Structure of Regional and Local Government in Namibia
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What is the role of the management committee in regional and local government?

  • To preside over council meetings
  • To make sure council decisions are implemented (correct)
  • To divide regions into constituencies
  • To elect the chairperson
  • How is the chairperson of the council selected?

  • Selected by the regional staff
  • Elected by all council members (correct)
  • Appointed by the President
  • Appointed by the management committee
  • What does 'delimit' mean in the context of regional councils?

  • To create new regions
  • To decide boundaries (correct)
  • To manage staff
  • To appoint council members
  • How many constituencies can there be in each region according to the Namibian Constitution?

    <p>6 to 12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the staff members in regional and local government?

    <p>To implement council decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are regional councils created in Namibia?

    <p>By approval of the National Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does each representative to the National Council serve for?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of requiring the elected representative to live in the constituency they represent?

    <p>To bring government closer to the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Governor appointed by the President in each region?

    <p>Serve as a link between central and regional government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are three members selected from each regional council to represent the region in the National Council?

    <p>To represent various constituencies within the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a chief regional officer appointed by each Regional Council?

    <p>Direct the administration of the Council's affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a Governor do in relation to Regional Councils?

    <p>Convene special sessions or address specific issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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