Departments

Planning

Choolwe Masilani

Director Planning
he Planning Department holds the authority for both Rural and Urban Planning and Development control, as outlined by The Urban and Regional Planning Act. Under the supervision of the Director of Planning, the department is tasked with establishing a clear developmental framework and roadmap for the district. To accomplish these developmental goals, the department operates through its seven units.
DividerSections under planning

The Town Planning Section

The Town Planning Section executes town planning strategies to achieve a harmonious and acceptable urban environment. The key responsibilities under this section include:

  • Design of local Area plans.
  • Numbering of Plots
  • Forward Planning.
  • Coordination of transport routes and bus stations to optimise city planning.

Building Inspection

This section holds the responsibility for development control. The primary duties of this unit include the following tasks:

  • Building Inspections.
  • Identify illegal structures and unauthorized development.
  • Enforce compliance.

Environmental and Social Management Plan

Land Survey
Survey Section
The section is responsible for guiding land boundary limits. Some of the major tasks are:
  • Placement and Re-Establishing of property boundaries.
  • Road marking.
  • Preparation of survey diagrams.
  • Preparation of survey reports.
  • Management of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
 

Social Economic Planning

The section is mandated to undertake socio-economic planning to enhance the implementation of Council developmental plans and programs. Key responsibilities include:

  • Development Planning.
  • Capacity building.
  • Project Proposals.
  • Coordinate Constituency Development Fund (CDF) activities
  • Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • Research.
Plot Planning

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