Fort Portal City Council has approved the appointment of four members to the City Service Commission. The approval was made during a Council sitting after councilors considered and endorsed the nominees who had successfully undergone interviews.
The approval of the commission is expected to strengthen the recruitment of public servants and improve service delivery in the City.
The approved members are Joseph Magezi as Chairperson, Mariam Kamulinda Kakurugusi, Jonathan Nyakasaija, and Anthony Karamagi, who were approved as members of the Commission.
Lilian Mayombo, the City Youth Councilor urged the incoming members of the City Service Commission to carry out their duties with integrity, independence, and fairness, emphasizing that the commission should remain free from corruption and political influence.
Arthur Ngabwa, the Central Division Councilor, called on the Service Commission members to ensure that all government jobs are awarded on merit rather than through bribery or favoritism.
He added that the Commission should also ensure monitor the attendance and discipline of civil servants for efficient service delivery.
Rev. Willy Kintu Muhanga, the Fort Portal City Mayor, welcomed the council’s approval, saying the City has been operating without a fully functional Service Commission for some time, which has delayed the recruitment of staff into key positions.
He said the approval of the commission will ease the recruitment process, enable the city to fill vacant positions more quickly, and improve the delivery of services to residents-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
