LLG presidents present acquittals

By GYNNIE KERO
A SERVICE delivery framework and accountability is something the Government wants to see at local level government levels, according to the Department of Implementation and Rural Development (DIRD).
Acting Secretary Paul Sai’i said the department was mandated to go to the districts and LLGs to assist but due to funding constraints, it could not.
Sai’i mentioned that in Port Moresby last Friday while thanking presidents representing the five LLGs in the Wewak district of East Sepik.
The presidents travelled to Port Moresby last week and presented to DIRD their 2014 and 2015 acquittals.
“We have our own little constraints and couldn’t come out to advise you (LLG presidents) on processes and procedures, I’m pleased you complied,” Sai’i said.
Wewak Mayor Charles Malenki said the acquittals were evidences of what each LLG in the district achieved in past two years.
“These are reports from 2014-2015 LLGSIP, we want to maintain our reputation and produce reports on time. We also did that in 2013,” he said.
Given the tight economic situation, Wewak MP and Correctional Service Minister Jim Simatab said each LLG president in the district was given K50,000 to continue with its programmes.
“If, by end of this year, DSIP is good, I will give them (presidents) 20 per cent of the DSIP,” he said.
“I cannot achieve service delivery in the district by myself.
“Presidents and ward councillors know what the people want at the grassroots level.
“I will continue to support the presidents and the ward councillors and their programmes,” Simatab