The Hindu       26.08.2014  

Civic body representatives learn ‘good governance’

 A two-day orientation programme for the newly – elected representatives of municipal bodies, in the Chittoor district, began with a series of lectures and presentations, on Monday.

As many as 120 members, including ward councillors, corporators, deputy Chairmen and Mayors, are taking part in the programme to learn about functioning of various departments and best municipal practices, besides gaining necessary knowledge required for implementing various government welfare programmes.

Municipal Corporation of Tirupati (MCT) Commissioner T. Sakala Reddy gave a presentation on 'Municipal Finances, Resource Mobilisation and Municipal Budget', explaining several topics including the financial resources and how to improve them through proper practices. Mr. Reddy opined that such programmes would introduce the newly-elected members to various departments and also throw a light on the nuances of good governance.

The proceedings were interactive as several members raised their doubts and got them clarified from the officials. Various other topics such as town planning, Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) etc., will be dealt in detail over the next few sessions. Out of 240 representatives in the district, 120 will be trained in the ongoing sessions and the remaining will be trained in the next phase to be held from September 1.