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What is the role of the management committee in regional and local government?
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?
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?
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?
How many constituencies can there be in each region according to the Namibian Constitution?
What is the function of the staff members in regional and local government?
What is the function of the staff members in regional and local government?
How are regional councils created in Namibia?
How are regional councils created in Namibia?
How long does each representative to the National Council serve for?
How long does each representative to the National Council serve for?
What is the purpose of requiring the elected representative to live in the constituency they represent?
What is the purpose of requiring the elected representative to live in the constituency they represent?
What is the role of the Governor appointed by the President in each region?
What is the role of the Governor appointed by the President in each region?
Why are three members selected from each regional council to represent the region in the National Council?
Why are three members selected from each regional council to represent the region in the National Council?
What is the function of a chief regional officer appointed by each Regional Council?
What is the function of a chief regional officer appointed by each Regional Council?
What can a Governor do in relation to Regional Councils?
What can a Governor do in relation to Regional Councils?
