- (begin text) .- As part of the first General Assembly of Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mayors and Mayors from the different provinces of the DRC met in Bandundu- city from 21 to 23 November.
A first since the history of this great nation, these meetings were aimed at the creation of an association of cities and towns in the DRC to open a space for exchange of experience, of mutual enrichment on the one hand and promote solidarity between cities Congolese and other municipalities.
Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Decentralization and Regional Development, the foundation has given birth to a constitutive declaration signed by 15 cities and 15 municipalities November 22, 2010 in the town of Bandundu. This statement constitutes a main aims between the involvement of its members in the defense and effective implementation of decentralization in its various aspects, to promote the integration of decentralized territorial entities of the Republic of Congo in the movement International Association of Governments premises as part of decentralized cooperation, promoting cooperation and exchange of experiences between cities and towns in the DRC, particularly in local development.
Association of Cities and Towns in the DRC stroke / DRC has in acronym for Member Cities and Towns all existing at the date of 21 November 2010. Those that will be created later are members of the association expressed the condition application.
At the end of the signing of the declaration constitutes an office of interim committee was set up. Composed of 11 members, the committee's chairman, the Mayor of the city of Kananga, Dr. Antoinette Kapinga .
Some recommendations have been made against the Government and partners.
Among these recommendations, participants call for the involvement and support from central government and provincial governments for the emergence of stroke / DRC . The latter emphasizes not only the reinforcement of the capacities of actors continue the SED but also the revitalization of the centers of finance ETD for the channeling of revenues to the national character Returning to the decentralized territorial entities. Partners, they have been appealed to respect the legislation in cooperation and consultation in the selection of projects that can reflect the real needs of the population and local partners.
Started Sunday, November 21, 2010, these meetings were closed on Tuesday 23 of same month by the Minister of Public Service representing the Minister for Decentralisation Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi prevented. Below is an exclusive constituent of the statement stroke / DRC, the closing speech of the Minister UPIR Public Service and the minutes of the election of members of the interim office of the Association.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES OF THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO
DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS AND CITIES OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
We, Mayors and City Mayor of the Municipality of the Democratic Republic of Congo met in Bandundu General Meeting November 21, 2010;
Given the Constitution of 18 February 2006, the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially in its Article 3 establishing decentralization as a way of managing our country
Pursuant to Law No. 08/016 of 7 October 2008 on the composition, organization and functioning of the decentralized territorial entities and their relations with the State and the Provinces, especially in Articles 41.60 and 97;
Considering the need for concerted action to create a framework of dialogue and solidarity between the Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo;
Considering the need to promote better understanding and closer ties between the Cities and Towns Congolese and there are spaces for exchange of information and experiences in local development within the framework of a collective learning ;
Considering the need to facilitate the partnership links between the Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo with other regional and local authorities 'CPC' and the corresponding ETD other African countries and / or world ;
Considering our commitment involve Cities and Towns in the effective implementation of decentralization and consistent in our country;
Considering the challenges of structuring decentralized territorial entities in the service of Congolese Democracy, governance and local development;
Have decided to organize ourselves in each association of Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo " stroke / DRC " in acronym which constitute a network of local authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo;
The Association of Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic Congo set itself the following main objectives:
1) Involve members in the defense and the effective implementation of decentralization in its various aspects;
2) Ensure the capacity of its members;
3) Supporting members of the association in promoting economic development and local social and defend their interests;
4) Promote the integration of decentralized territorial entities of the Republic of Congo in the associative movement International local government within the framework of decentralized cooperation ;
5) Promote cooperation and exchange of experiences between cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in local development.
All Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the date of 21 November 2010 or later are to be established members of the Association of Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo provided to express demand .
Mandate the temporary office of stroke / DRC we put in place today, to prepare the draft of the Statute and Rules of Order Within our Association and to convene a General Meeting (in 4 months) for final adoption and elect a permanent office.
Each City and Town agrees to pay a membership fee payable in Congolese francs to an amount equivalent to 250 U.S. dollars for the City and 150 U.S. dollars for the municipality pending the adoption of a schedule of annual dues to be proposed by the Bureau final.
Manufactured in Bandundu, November 21, 2010
WORD HIS EXCELLENCY THE MINISTER OF DECENTRALIZATION AND LAND TO THE CLOSING OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES OF THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO HELD IN THE CITY OF BANDUNDU FROM 21 TO 23 November 2010
Mr. Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative of His Excellency the Prime Minister, Head of Government,
Honorable President of the Provincial Assembly of Bandundu,
Mr. Governor of the Province of Bandundu,
Ladies and gentlemen Provincials, Mr.
Representative of the Belgian Minister of International Cooperation,
Ladies and Gentlemen Provincial Ministers,
Ladies and Gentlemen of Cities and Towns Belgians
Honourable Mayors, Distinguished
Mayors,
Distinguished Senior Executives in your respective qualifications,
Distinguished Guests,
Dear participants
We arrived here after the sitting devoted to the General Assembly of Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
During three days of intense work, participants had to address the following topics:
- Decentralized Cooperation and Development local
- The local government associations in Africa;
- Associations of local authorities in Belgium.
The objective was to establish its foundation the Association of Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo through the adoption of a Declaration of Commitment signed by the participants.
This is an opportunity for me to congratulate the initiators of this meeting marks a focus on the implementation of the decentralization process in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its appropriation by local actors who you are.
Distinguished Guests,
dictated by the need to create a framework for dialogue and solidarity between cities and towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the rest of the world, the Association of Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo in acronym AVC / DRC has set itself the following missions:
- Promoting the integration of decentralized territorial entities of the Republic of Congo in the associative movement international local government as part of decentralized cooperation;
- Promote cooperation and exchange of experiences between cities and towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in local development;
- Supporting members of the association in promoting their economic and social development as well as defending their interests ...
Dear participants ,
Your Association has set up a Provisional Committee which met certain criteria of equity, gender and regional balance. From this office, we expect quality work, participation and incentives to promote local development.
We also expect that office work and unifying defense of the gains of decentralization, a cooperative effort between your intercommunal entities, a solidarity work between you the benefit of your citizens. Dear participants
I can not conclude my address without acknowledging the decision how much responsibility you took, you organize an association of cities and towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a strong signal for the acceleration of the implementation of the decentralization process in our country and stand, I do not doubt the grassroots development of our Territorial Entities Decentralized.
is an opportunity to ensure support from central Government which expects a lot from this foundation for its policy of decentralization of ownership by local stakeholders that you are.
"United we win"
"Divided, we can not" say
It is through this note of hope and the adoption of the founding declaration of the Association of Cities and Towns in the Republic Congo to cities and towns from the rest of the world I declare closed the proceedings of a meeting of cities and towns in the Democratic Republic Congo.
Long live the Republic of Congo
Long live the Association of Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Thank you
Manufactured in Bandundu, November 23, 2010
-TRIAL MINUTES OF THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TEMPORARY CITIES AND TOWNS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
The year two thousand ten, the twenty-second day of November, We, Mayors and Mayors of Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo, meeting in Bandundu city from 21 to November 23 as part of the General Assembly of Cities and Towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo;
Considering the Constitutive Declaration of the Association of Cities and Towns adopted in plenary by the Mayors and Mayors, dated 21 November 2010;
Given the need to equip the budding association statutes and rules of procedure and the scale of contributions and the convening of the General Assembly of Cities and Towns in acronym AVC / DRC as soon as possible;
Have designated consensus by the members of the Provisional Committee of the Association whose composition is as follows:
1. Speaker: Mayor of Kananga / Kasai Occidental, Ms. Antoinette Kapinga Tshibuyi
2. First Vice-President: Mayor of Lubumbashi, Katanga, Ms. Gregory TAMBILA
3. Second Vice President: Mayor of City of Bandundu / Bandundu, Ms. Catherine Lusamba
4. Rapporteur: Mayor Boma / Bas-Congo, Mrs Marie Josée NIONGO NSUAMI
5. Assistant Rapporteur: Mayor of Kimemi / Butembo / North Kivu, Mr. Gilbert Bwambale
6. Treasurer: Mayor of Tshopo / Province Orientale, Madam Godelive MOSUNGA Kyan
7. Assistant Treasurer: Mayor of Kanshi / Kasai Oriental, Mr. Anaclet EDIMEKOMBA
8. Councillors: - Mayor of Kindu / Maniema Michel OLLE OKOKO ;
- Mayor of the Basoko / Bandundu, Mr. Bosco MONGO IMEMU ;
- Mayor of Wangata / Mbandaka / Equateur Mr. Jean Pierre MUMBEKA Montender .
In witness whereof, we drafted and signed the minutes of the day, month and year first above .- (End text) .-minidecat/11 December 2010 .-
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