Sunday, June 12, 2011

New, Bigger Council To Serve All

In her acceptance speech at the inaugural meeting of the Overstrand Council, re-elected Executive Mayor, Cllr Nicolette Botha-Guthrie highlighted her priorities for her administration;

Ensuring housing for our poorer communities and public servants.

Achieving sustainable and environmentally-friendly local economic development thus creating much-needed jobs.

Protecting our environment and the conservation of our architectural heritage.

Maintaining law and order and establishing a Municipal Court.

Maintaining disaster management services and supporting victims of fires and floods.

Public participation through the well-functioning ward committee system.

Deepening democracy through a comprehensive network of communication channels.

Cllr Botha-Guthrie closed her speech with these words, "My promise to you all is that I will serve you with love, dedication and understanding, to ensure clean administration and to manage a corruption free municipality."

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