New chief executives to undergo training on local governance

by RB Manlangit

Daet, Camarines Norte (22 June) — Newly elected chief executives in the province of Camarines Norte will undergo Training on Local Governance to be conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) at the Local Government Academy in Tagaytay City.

DILG Provincial Director Mercado stated that the training for the newly elected town and city mayors has commenced Monday (June 21) until June 23, while for governor is set on June 24-25.

Mercado said that the training will not only be for Camarines Norte chief executives, but also for other newly elected officials in the other parts of the country.

He cited that among the topics to be discussed include the State of Local Governance Report in order to measure the performance of the LGUs; identify the issues, gaps and needed areas of improvement and the result of the Executive Agenda formulation.

Other topics will be the first 100 days report to be given by old timer politicians, alliance building and others.

He also said that a separate training will be conducted for the re-elected officials of the country.

He cited that in this province a transition team has been organized for the proper transfer of documents and obligations to the new elected officials.

Director Mercado added that these include the comprehensive plan, investment plan, land use plan, annual budget, annual audit report, list of employees and its classification, inventory of equipments properties and other related documents. (PIA CamNorte)