Lira City, Uganda – Lira City West Division’s budget approval for the financial year 2024/25 has been delayed after Mayor-Rose Amolo, and her secretary failed to submit the required Council calendar. The calendar is a critical tool for proper planning and smooth operation of the Division’s government.
The draft budget, amounting to 3.6BN UGX and work plan, were presented by Mayor Amolo, but the lack of the Council calendar hindered the approval process. Speaker Daniel Okello adjourned the meeting, directing the responsible officials to produce the calendar before the budget can be approved.
The Town Clerk, Emmanuel Komakech, attributed the delay in preparing the calendar to limited time, which was unacceptable to the Speaker. The council meeting has been adjourned to a later date, pending the submission of the Council calendar.
This development raises concerns about the division’s preparedness and ability to manage public resources effectively. The delay in approving the budget may have implications for the division’s development projects and service delivery.
The public expects prompt action from the responsible officials to ensure the budget is approved and the division’s activities are planned and executed efficiently.
The delay in approving the budget for Lira City West Division due to the missing Council calendar is a concerning issue that highlights the importance of proper planning and accountability in government. The failure of the mayor and her secretary to submit the calendar and the Town Clerk’s excuse of limited time are unacceptable and raise questions about the division’s capacity to manage public resources effectively.
The adjournment of the council meeting pending the submission of the Council calendar is a necessary step to ensure that the division’s activities are planned and executed efficiently. The public expects prompt action from the responsible officials to ensure that the budget is approved and the division’s development projects and service delivery are not compromised.
This incident serves as a reminder of the need for transparency, accountability, and proper planning in government and the importance of ensuring that public resources are used efficiently and effectively to benefit the community.