Institutional Management performs executive functions for the council, including roles associated with His Worship, the Council Chairperson and the Council Secretary. Units or sections that report directly to the executive head include; Public Relations, ICT, Procurement, Legal and Internal Audit Sections.
The Office of the Council Secretary
The Council Secretary, serving as the institution’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has oversight responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Local Authority and leads the delivery of developmental programs within the district. The current Council Secretary at Kawambwa Town Council is Mr. Biemba George.
Internal Audit Unit
The Internal Audit Section is crucial for maintaining operational integrity within the Local Authority. This section is tasked with developing and implementing checks and controls, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing management procedures at both policy and operational levels. Regular audits are conducted to ensure compliance with existing legislation and enhance operational efficiency. The findings from these audits are compiled into comprehensive reports, which are presented to the executive head of the Local Authority and the Audit Committee for review and recommend action.
Legal Unit.
This Unit provides comprehensive legal services to the Council. It ensures that the Local
Authority operates within the framework of the law and safeguards the Institution’s legal interests. Its key functions include:
This unit is the legal backbone of the council, helping to mitigate risks and uphold lawful
governance.
Procurement Unit
The Procurement Section, a critical component of the institution, oversees and manages all procurement processes. This section ensures that all purchases of goods and services comply with established policies, legislation, and procedures, promoting transparency, fairness, and cost-effectiveness. Regular compliance controls verify adherence to procurement guidelines and identify areas for improvement. The Procurement Section plays a vital role in supporting the institution’s operations and strategic objectives.
Public Relations Unit
The Public Relations Unit serves as a cornerstone of the Local Authority’s engagement strategy, ensuring transparent, timely and strategic communication between the council and its citizens. As the official voice and representative of the institution, the unit is entrusted with fostering trust, accountability and collaboration through proactive relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
The unit spearheads the development and implementation of integrated communication strategies designed to inform, educate, and engage the public. This includes monitoring and analyzing public sentiment, perceptions and feedback to guide the council’s outreach initiatives. By leveraging both traditional and digital media platforms—spanning print, electronic and social channels—the unit addresses information gaps, promotes transparency, and drives awareness of the council’s policies, projects and operational priorities.
Key Functions
– Media Relations: Drafting press releases, coordinating press briefings, speech writing and managing media inquiries to ensure accurate and consistent messaging.
– Public Engagement: Planning and executing community outreach programs, community engagement meetings and stakeholder engagement meetings to amplify citizen participation.
– Crisis Communication
– Digital Presence: Overseeing the council’s website and social media platforms, responding to public inquiries and addressing feedback to maintain an active, responsive online presence.
– Stakeholder Collaboration: Cultivating partnerships with investors, civic organizations, employees and residents to align priorities and foster inclusive development.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Unit
The ICT Unit drives the council’s digital transformation agenda. It ensures that all departments are technologically enabled to serve the public efficiently. The unit handles:
Installation, maintenance, and upgrading of the council’s hardware and software systems.
Administration of network infrastructure and internet services across departments.
Support for e-Governance platforms such as payroll systems, the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) tracking tools, and online service portals, data security, backup systems, and disaster recovery plans.
Technical support to users and training of staff in basic ICT skills. With increasing demand for digital services, the IT Unit is instrumental in modernizing council operations and enhancing public access to services.
The section is headed by a Systems Analyst. Kawambwa Town Council’s ICT section is being managed by two Systems Analysts namely; Mr. Lukanga Joseph and Mr. Kaira Taonga.
The administration department is divided into three sections namely;
General Administration Section
Committee Section
The committee section of a local authority is responsible for a number of key functions, including:
Human Resource Section
The human resource section of a local authority is responsible for a number of key functions, including:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kawambwa Town Council,
P.O Box 730001,
Independence Avenue, Civic centre,
Kawambwa, Luapula Province, Zambia.
Public Relations: +26 097794184
E-mail: luapula.kawambwadistrictcouncil@gmail.com
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