Put politics aside, work together for the people – Minister urges NDC reps

Dec 20, 2018 News

Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, has urged the newly sworn in members of the Neighbourhood Democratic Council,(NDCs) of Region Three to put aside their political views and work together for the good of the people in their various constituencies.
During a swearing in ceremony held on Monday, the Minister reminded the elected representatives of their constitutional obligations to the citizens of their NDCs.
“Your masters are the people of your community and you must be the servant to them. I charge you to take off your political caps and govern for all the people of your community.
“I have no intention or desire to dictate or dominate for we, in Central Government, will partner with you for the development of your communities.
“I charge you not to become dysfunctional because you chose to take up this mantle and therefore you must serve and serve well…
“All the necessary documents and guidance that will be required will be provided and may I remind you that our Ministry provided two volumes of a handbook capturing the necessary information from Chapter 28:01, 28:02 and 28:09 of the laws of Guyana which will answer most, if not all, of your issues should you have any, and I will provide the updated version to all NDCs again so as to continue to strengthen the NDCs,” the Minister noted.
He also notified the sworn-in local leaders that early in 2019 the second meeting of the National Council of Local Democratic Organs (NCLDO) will be hosted. They are expected to participate.
The official swearing-in ceremony of the 14 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDC) of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara was held on Monday in the auditorium of the West Demerara Secondary School.
Administering the oath of office was Regional Executive Officer (REO), Denis Jaikaran.

Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan [centre] along with Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region 3, Denis Jaikaran [back row sixth from left], Regional Information Officer, Ganesh Mahipaul [back row third from left] and the newly sworn-in NDC Chairs and Vice-Chairs.

Taking the oath of office for Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons respectively were Sheik Ahmad and Jenette Harrilall for Wakenaam NDC; Lachman Dwarkha and Jainarine Singh for Leguan NDC; Jaideo Sookhoo and Raywatti Outar for Parika Mora NDC; Parasram Persaud and Hemraj Ragnauth for Hydronie; Good Hope NDC, Adhunauth Bhola and Indranie Bhagwandin for Greenwich Park, Vergenoegen NDC, Vishal Ambedkar and Karanjeet Mangalsingh for Tuschen, Uitvlugt NDC, Jainarine Narine and Paul Narine for Stewartville, Cornelia Ida NDC, Kenton Hilliman and Junette Green for Hague, Blankenburg NDC, Rajesh Kadarnauth and Abdullah Wajidali for La Jalousie Nouvelle Flanders NDC, Umesh Balram and Rohan Bheir for Best Klien Pouderoyen NDC, Dollis Edie and Sarafina Allen for Malgre Tout Meer Zorgen NDC, Anjanie Narine and Carlos De Freitas for La Grange Nismes NDC, Yogieraj Das and Kushaldeo Bepath for Canals Polder NDC and Mark Khan and Roy Bennett for Toevlugt Patentia NDC.
Meanwhile, Regional Chairman Julius Faerber, who congratulated all the newly elected leaders and appealed to them to work for the development of their communities.
“You are now holders of prestigious offices and therefore you must carry yourselves in a dignified manner.
“I offer words of congratulations to all of you and look forward to working with all of you for the upliftment of this region.”

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