Parliament passes Local Government Studies Bill

Parliament on Tuesday passed the Institute of Local Government Studies Bill to empower the Institute to organise training programmes in the field of local government for members of the Regional Co-ordinating Councils, District Assemblies and other related sectors.

It is to equip the Ministry with the requisite knowledge and skills to develop and sustain a decentralised management system and enhance managerial, administrative and operational efficiency of the units of local government.

The Institute is to arrange courses, workshops, seminars and conferences for persons engaged in areas of local government, undertake and promote research in local government and develop training materials for its members.

The Institute would also be empowered to award certificates, diplomas and other qualifications agreed upon by it and approved by the National Accreditation Board.

The Bill is awaiting Presidential Assent to become law.