The hub of excellence for gender mainstreaming in local governance.
Umguza Rural
District Council
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Loyalty | Respect | Understanding | Excellence | Integrity | Teamwork | Ethics
The hub of excellence for gender mainstreaming in local governance.
Loyalty | Respect | Understanding | Excellence | Integrity | Teamwork | Ethics
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Umguza Rural District Council was established through an Act of Parliament Rural District Council (Chapter 29:13) and is regulated through the same Act, as a Local Authority.
Goal
To improve on food security nutrition and adaptation.
Objectives
Goal
To reduce pollution and poaching in the district.
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Mapping and protection of natural resources.
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Improve spatial utilization of natural resources.
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Transform and maintain a vibrant return on livestock investment.
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Umguza District’s 2024–2045 Master Plan: Building a Sustainable and Prosperous
As per Rural District Act [Chapter 29:13] read together with
Umguza RDC, with the support of Gender Links and the
Devolution Projects
Devolution Projects
Devolution Projects
The Engineering Department plans, develops, and maintains public infrastructure, reviews plans, conducts surveys, collaborates with other departments, manages environmental issues, supervises contractors, provides technical advice, and implements strategic plans.
The Social Services Department is responsible for enhancing the well-being and quality of life of its communities by providing assistance to vulnerable populations, addressing social issues, implementing community development initiatives, promoting inclusivity, raising awareness, and identifying social needs.
Umguza RDC prioritizes healthcare services by maintaining clinics across wards, offering essential services like consultations, immunization, and specialized departments. Construction of additional facilities is ongoing.
The Administration Department manages council activities, human resources, policy development, financial management, stakeholder engagement, inclusivity, and gender mainstreaming to ensure efficient operations and service delivery.
The Finance Department manages the council's financial resources, including budgeting, expenditure control, revenue collection, compliance with regulations, financial reporting, financial advice, asset management, and audit coordination. It supports the council's mission of delivering essential services and implementing development projects.
The Audit Department is responsible for auditing financial statements, evaluating internal controls, assessing operational efficiency, monitoring compliance, providing recommendations, preparing audit reports, and monitoring implementation of its recommendations.
The Environment Department promotes environmental sustainability and conservation through policy development, stakeholder collaboration, environmental impact assessments, awareness raising, natural resource management, innovative solutions, technical advice, and compliance with regulations, contributing to the preservation of natural resources and sustainable development.
Umguza Rural District Council promotes gender equality and integrates gender perspectives in all council operations. It develops and enforces gender policies, advocates for equal rights, integrates gender perspectives into programs, and collaborates with other departments to address gender inequalities.
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