Combatting Corruption: Independent candidates to serve on the Financial Misconduct Board shortlisted


By City of Joburg media

 During the Council Meeting of 27 May 2022, the house adopted a Mayoral Committee report to rename and reconstitute the Disciplinary Board as the Financial Misconduct Board (FMB). 
This was a significant step in the ongoing fight against corruption and the theft of City resources, entrusted to us by the residents of Joburg. 

 In a further step towards getting this important body working to root out the theft of City resources by City and Entity Officials working for self-gain, On Monday evening the process of shortlisting independent candidates to serve on the FMB was completed, following a period of public advertisement that closed on 18 August 2022.  

The FMB delegates certain powers to the Executive Mayor, Mayoral Committee, and the City Manager in order to improve the implementation and functionality of the Board. 

Furthermore, in order to ensure its independence, at least three of the five members of the FMB will be external appointments.  

The FMB will be mandated to:  Assist Council and the City with the investigation of allegations of financial misconduct Investigate allegations of financial misconduct in the Municipality and/or Entities upon receipt of instruction from Council or the City Manager Prepare and submit reports to the Council, the Mayoral Committee and City Manager as appropriate for each case Provide recommendations on further steps to be taken regarding disciplinary proceedings, or any other relevant steps to be taken; and Monitor the institution of disciplinary proceedings against an alleged transgressor. 

The Joburg Multi-Party Government is eager to induct the FMB and get it working so that matters relating to the misuse and abuse of residents’ money are thoroughly investigated and acted upon. This is certainly a significant step towards rooting out corruption in the City.
 

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