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?

6 to 12 Signup and view all the answers

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

To implement council decisions Signup and view all the answers

How are regional councils created in Namibia?

By approval of the National Assembly Signup and view all the answers

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

5 years Signup and view all the answers

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

To bring government closer to the people Signup and view all the answers

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

Serve as a link between central and regional government Signup and view all the answers

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

To represent various constituencies within the region Signup and view all the answers

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

Direct the administration of the Council's affairs Signup and view all the answers

What can a Governor do in relation to Regional Councils?

Convene special sessions or address specific issues Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the role of the management committee in regional and local government?

How is the chairperson of the council selected?

What does 'delimit' mean in the context of regional councils?

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?

How are regional councils created in Namibia?

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 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?

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

What can a Governor do in relation to Regional Councils?

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