Siphelele Nketo
ON June 17, the Alfred Nzo District Municipality chairperson for the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) Sandile Sello presided over the 4th ordinary MPAC meeting in Matatiele to strengthen oversight, accountability and transparency in municipal governance.
It was also meant to ensure that public resources are managed effectively and in the best interests of the community.
The meeting was attended by Executive Mayor Tsileng Sobuthongo alongside members of the mayoral committee, MPAC members as well as senior management. Sello underscored the committee’s responsibility, stating that the committee is committed to exercise robust oversight to ensure that every cent of public funds is accounted for.
“Our work is guided by the principles of transparency, accountability and consequence management where necessary and to build public trust in the municipality,” he said, while Sobuthongo emphasised the importance of accountability.
She said that MPAC plays a critical role in ensuring that the municipality remains accountable to the people.
