[Opinion] Bill expected to promote civic voices

Bill expected to promote civic voices

By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU Citizens and organisations will soon have a direct platform to voice their opinions and concerns on matters of public interest, governance, and issues related to decision-making if the proposed Public Participation Bill 2025 becomes law. Last Friday, the Member of Parliament for Mokhethoaneng No. 27, Hon. Mokhothu Makhalanyane, sought leave of the House to sponsor a private member’s bill titled “Public Participation…

Monterrey, N.L. Unanimously, the regional council approved the creation of the Secretariat of Citizen Participation, which will have the objective of involving society in the solution of the problems of the municipality. With the modification of the regulations of the municipal public regulation, the new secretariat will integrate all the niches of participation, which were previously scattered throughout the organization: citizen care, social c…