south dayi district assembly

Vision Statement
The vision of the South Dayi District Assembly is to promote and improve socio-economic conditions and general well-being of the people within a decentralized system of governance.

Mission Statement
The South Dayi District Assembly exists to improve the quality of life of the people through the provision and improvement of basic social infrastructure, services and facilities and create avenues for economic activities to reduce poverty.

Goal of the Assembly
To improve upon the socio-economic condition and general well being of the people through a concerted effort of all stakeholders to achieve self-reliance, accountability, unity of purpose with the creation of the necessary enabling environment for the growth of the private sector -led economy based on the principle of good governance.

Core Values
The core values of the Assembly are; accountability, client-oriented, creativity, diligence, discipline, equity, integrity, innovativeness, fairness, timeliness and transparency.

Functions of the Assembly
The South Dayi District Assembly performs a number of functions as stipulated by the Local Governance Act 936 (2016) and other legal documents. The Assembly:

Is responsible for the overall development of the District
Exercises political and administrative authority in the District and provides guidance, gives direction and supervises other administrative authorities.
Promotes and supports productive activity and social development in the District.
Is responsible for the development of infrastructure and provide District works and services such as water, educational, health facilities, etc.
Is responsible for the development, improvement and management of human settlements and the environment and sanitation.
In co-operation with appropriate national and local security agencies is responsible for the maintenance of security and public safety in the District.
Is responsible for the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage within the District.
Has the responsibility to guide and support sub-district structures, other public agencies and local communities to perform their functions.
Promotes and encourage other persons or bodies to undertake development projects, monitor, assess and evaluate their impact on the development of the District and national economy.