Gender Committee

General Terms Of Reference

To promoting gender equality and addressing gender-based issues within the council’s jurisdiction.

Committee Functions

Participate in and/or facilitate institutional gender analysis and gender audits;
Facilitate development and implementation as well as review of gender and
GBV policies;
Ensure existence of an elaborate and institutionalized gender mainstreaming
implementation structure;
Oversee sensitization/training of all staff on gender mainstreaming;
Spearhead review of all institutional policies for gender responsiveness;
Ensure that the committee is represented in all relevant institutional
committees e.g. procurement, tender, recruitment, budgeting, etc. to ensure
gender responsiveness;
Coordinate reporting on the status of gender equality to relevant structures on
behalf of the institution;
Regularly review progress of planned gender mainstreaming interventions
within the institution;
Receive and disseminate feedback on gender mainstreaming on behalf of the
institution and action as appropriate.

Vision Mission Core Values

Towards a serviced, uplifted and self-sufficient community by 2030.

To uplift the community’s standard of living through provision of quality infrastructure and social services by sustainable utilisation of resources.