Framework for Assessment of Good Urban Governance in Nigeria
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<strong>Framework</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Governance</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Nigeria</strong><br />
July 2010
Acknowledgement<br />
This document was prepared by National Technical Committee (NTC) on <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Urban</strong><br />
<strong>Governance</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Nigeria</strong> and was supported both technically and f<strong>in</strong>ancially by Oslo <strong>Governance</strong> Centre<br />
(OGC), UNDP <strong>Nigeria</strong>, UNHABITAT <strong>Nigeria</strong>. The views expressed <strong>in</strong> this document are those <strong>of</strong> the<br />
authors are and do not represent the organisations they belong or any <strong>of</strong> the support<strong>in</strong>g agencies.<br />
The authors are as follows:<br />
Johnson B. Falade<br />
Alex Gboyega<br />
Wole Morenikeji<br />
Seyi Fabiyi<br />
Isiaka Olarewaju<br />
Eucharia Alozie<br />
Sakirat Yusuf<br />
Mathew Alao<br />
Rabiu Yusuf<br />
Shipra Nurang<br />
LAREC Local Government Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Records <br />
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Other Sources <strong>in</strong>clude State M<strong>in</strong>. <strong>of</strong> Local Government, State House <strong>of</strong> Assembly, CSO, State Independent Electoral Commission, <br />
Police department etc.
EF:<br />
Effectiveness (Susta<strong>in</strong>ability, strategic vision, Efficiency, Subsidiarity)<br />
INDICATORS QUESTIONS LAREC<br />
EF 1.1 Has the LGA <strong>for</strong>mally adopted a vision/mission statement?<br />
(Yes/No)<br />
If yes, is this vision/ mission statement stated <strong>in</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g documents- LEEDS, Land use master plan/structure plan or<br />
any other strategic documents.(state the vision/mission )<br />
EF 1.2 Was the preparation <strong>of</strong> the vision/mission statement, or strategic plan(s)<br />
participatory? (Yes/No)<br />
If yes, provide a summary <strong>of</strong> the participatory process.<br />
EF 1.3 Is the adopted vision/mission/strategic plan be<strong>in</strong>g used <strong>for</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
SN Category Yes No<br />
EF1.3.1 Political adm<strong>in</strong>istration. <br />
√<br />
√<br />
DATA SOURCES<br />
House<br />
FGD<br />
hold<br />
/Other<br />
Surve<br />
Sources<br />
y<br />
√<br />
√<br />
EF1.3.2<br />
EF1.3.3<br />
Social development <br />
Economic development<br />
(budget<strong>in</strong>g) <br />
√<br />
EF.1<br />
Vision statement/<br />
strategic plan <strong>for</strong><br />
city/municipality/L<br />
GA<br />
EF1.3.4<br />
EF1.3.5<br />
Environmental development and<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>ability? <br />
Monitor<strong>in</strong>g and Evaluation <br />
EF 1.4 How is the strategic plan document dissem<strong>in</strong>ated?<br />
SN Category Yes No<br />
EF1.4.1<br />
Published and kept <strong>in</strong><br />
city/municipality/LGA<br />
EF1.4.2<br />
EF1.4.3<br />
EF1.4.4<br />
EF1.4.5<br />
EF1.4.6<br />
EF1.4.7<br />
EF1.4.8<br />
Distributed to various wards <br />
Distributed to <strong>in</strong>stitutions <br />
Sold to people on demand <br />
Given out free on demand <br />
Advertised on pr<strong>in</strong>t and electronic<br />
media <br />
Available onl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>for</strong> free download <br />
Available onl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>for</strong> paid download <br />
√ √ √<br />
LAREC Local Government Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Records <br />
3 <br />
Other Sources <strong>in</strong>clude State M<strong>in</strong>. <strong>of</strong> Local Government, State House <strong>of</strong> Assembly, CSO, State Independent Electoral Commission, <br />
Police department etc.
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EF: Effectiveness: (susta<strong>in</strong>ability strategic vision, Efficiency, Subsidiarity)<br />
EF 2.1 State which <strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g constitutional roles are per<strong>for</strong>med by the LGA.<br />
EF.2<br />
Service Delivery<br />
(a)<br />
(a) recommendations to a State commission on economic plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
(b) collection <strong>of</strong> rates, radio and television licenses;<br />
(c)establishment and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> cemeteries, burial grounds and homes<br />
<strong>for</strong> the destitute or <strong>in</strong>firm;<br />
(d) licens<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> bicycles, trucks (other than mechanically propelled trucks),<br />
canoes, wheel barrows and carts<br />
(e) establishment, ma<strong>in</strong>tenance and regulation <strong>of</strong> slaughter houses, slaughter<br />
slabs, markets, motor parks and public conveniences;<br />
(f) construction and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> roads, streets, street light<strong>in</strong>gs, dra<strong>in</strong>s and<br />
other public highways, parks, gardens, open spaces etc.<br />
(g) nam<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> roads and streets and number<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> houses<br />
(h) provision and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> public conveniences, sewage and refuse<br />
disposal<br />
(i) registration <strong>of</strong> all births, deaths and marriages<br />
(j) assessment <strong>of</strong> privately owned houses or tenements <strong>for</strong> the purpose <strong>of</strong> levy<strong>in</strong>g<br />
such rates as may be prescribed by the House <strong>of</strong> Assembly <strong>of</strong> a State<br />
(k) control and regulation <strong>of</strong> out-door advertis<strong>in</strong>g and hoard<strong>in</strong>g, movement and<br />
keep<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> pets <strong>of</strong> all description, shops and kiosks, restaurants, bakeries,<br />
laundries, and licens<strong>in</strong>g, regulation and control <strong>of</strong> the sale <strong>of</strong> liquor.<br />
(l) provision and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> primary, adult and vocational education;<br />
(m) development <strong>of</strong> agriculture and natural resources, other than the exploitation <strong>of</strong><br />
materials<br />
(n) provision and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> health services<br />
• State the budget allocation <strong>for</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the above roles <strong>in</strong> the last three years<br />
• Has the LGA adopted a policy on Public private partnership <strong>in</strong> per<strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g any <strong>of</strong> the above<br />
tasks? (Please specify)<br />
EF 2.2. Are the procedures <strong>for</strong> access<strong>in</strong>g services from LGAs published and accessible to the public?<br />
(yes/no)<br />
If yes, please expla<strong>in</strong> how.<br />
EF 2.3 State and describe the mechanisms <strong>in</strong> place <strong>for</strong> address<strong>in</strong>g public compla<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>in</strong><br />
access<strong>in</strong>g services provided <strong>in</strong> the LGA.<br />
a) None<br />
b) Public Op<strong>in</strong>ion Survey<br />
c) Town hall meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
d) Suggestion boxes<br />
e) Public compla<strong>in</strong>ts desk<br />
f) Others (specify)<br />
√ √ √<br />
√ √ √<br />
• What is the response time <strong>for</strong> address<strong>in</strong>g public compla<strong>in</strong>ts (cite examples)<br />
EF.3<br />
Subsidiarity<br />
EF 3.1. Are there areas where the LGA enjoyed autonomy <strong>in</strong> the implementation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
statutory functions?<br />
(This is a bit vague. What do we mean by autonomy – sett<strong>in</strong>g service standards, tariff levels,<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiat<strong>in</strong>g PPPs, etc.<br />
a) If yes, please list them.<br />
EF 3.2. Describe any <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong> undue control/ <strong>in</strong>terference from higher tiers <strong>of</strong> government<br />
on LGA <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g areas:<br />
√<br />
√<br />
LAREC Local Government Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Records <br />
4 <br />
Other Sources <strong>in</strong>clude State M<strong>in</strong>. <strong>of</strong> Local Government, State House <strong>of</strong> Assembly, CSO, State Independent Electoral Commission, <br />
Police department etc.
3.2.1. Budget<br />
3.2.2. Project implementation<br />
3.2.3. Taxation and levies<br />
3.2.4. Recruitment <strong>of</strong> staff<br />
3.2.5. Loan facilities<br />
3.2.6. Any other areas(Please Specify)<br />
EF 3.3 Has the LGA established sub- adm<strong>in</strong>istrative units <strong>for</strong> effective governance? If yes,<br />
at which <strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g level(s):<br />
S. no. Category Yes No<br />
3.3.1 Ward level <br />
√<br />
3.3.2 Community level <br />
3.3.3 Both <br />
EF 3.4 In what areas do these subs- local adm<strong>in</strong>istration units exercise power or control?<br />
a) Provision and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> public services<br />
b) Community polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
c) Developmental activities<br />
d) Conflict resolution<br />
e) Any other (please list)<br />
√<br />
√<br />
EF 4.1. What are the major sources <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>come <strong>of</strong> the<br />
LGA <strong>in</strong> the last three years?<br />
%<br />
EF4.<br />
Resource<br />
Mobilisation<br />
and<br />
Management<br />
Statutory (Transfer from Fed and State governments)<br />
Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)<br />
Grants/ Donations<br />
Returns on <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />
Others (Specify)<br />
√<br />
EF 4.2.<br />
How effective is the system <strong>in</strong> place <strong>for</strong> collection <strong>of</strong> various rates and taxes?<br />
• Are there designated <strong>of</strong>fices/ agencies responsible <strong>for</strong> different rate collection?<br />
• Does the LGA have computerised f<strong>in</strong>ancial systems?<br />
• % <strong>of</strong> actual tax collected (proportionate to estimated tax <strong>for</strong> the year)<br />
EF 4.3 How predictable are the transfers from the federal and state governments, i.e. does<br />
the LGA know the amount it will get:<br />
Sn Category Please tick<br />
a six months <strong>in</strong> advance <br />
b<br />
1 year <strong>in</strong> advance <br />
√<br />
√<br />
c<br />
2 or more years <strong>in</strong> advance <br />
d<br />
Not at all <br />
LAREC Local Government Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Records <br />
5 <br />
Other Sources <strong>in</strong>clude State M<strong>in</strong>. <strong>of</strong> Local Government, State House <strong>of</strong> Assembly, CSO, State Independent Electoral Commission, <br />
Police department etc.
EF5.<br />
LG Capacity<br />
EF 5.1. What capacity <strong>in</strong> term <strong>of</strong> human and material resources and organizational structure<br />
has the LG to effectively carry out its function? Provide data on exist<strong>in</strong>g staff strength,<br />
disaggregated by cadre and gender.<br />
EF 5.2. Enumerate the different tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gs organized <strong>for</strong> LG staff <strong>in</strong> the last 3 years.<br />
EF 3.3. Enumerate three most critical capacity build<strong>in</strong>g needs <strong>of</strong> the LG.<br />
EQ: Equity (<strong>in</strong>cludes susta<strong>in</strong>ability, gender equality and <strong>in</strong>tergenerational equity)<br />
DATA SOURCES<br />
INDICATORS<br />
QUESTIONS<br />
EQ 1.1. Does the LG have specific policies target<strong>in</strong>g the poor <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
area:<br />
LARE<br />
C<br />
Househ<br />
old<br />
Survey<br />
FGD<br />
/Othe<br />
r<br />
Sourc<br />
es<br />
EQ1.<br />
Pro-poor<br />
policy<br />
a Health Yes No<br />
b Education<br />
c Water<br />
d Land<br />
e Hous<strong>in</strong>g<br />
f Economic empowerment<br />
g Street Children/ Child labour<br />
h Elderly and Physically challenged<br />
i Homeless<br />
j Female headed households<br />
k Any other (Specify)<br />
√<br />
√<br />
If yes, briefly describe the specific policies. (attach the policy document or<br />
excerpt )<br />
State with examples the policies that have been translated to programmes<br />
and projects.<br />
EQ 1.2. Provide a break down <strong>of</strong> the distribution <strong>of</strong> Primary Schools and Public<br />
Health Care centres by ward <strong>in</strong> the LGA. (To be tabulated)<br />
√<br />
EQ2.<br />
Citizen’s<br />
Charter<br />
EQ 2. 1. Does the LGA have a Citizens’ Charter? (Yes/No)<br />
• If yes when was it adopted, and what rights are covered there<strong>in</strong>?<br />
• Are the citizens aware <strong>of</strong> the charter?<br />
• Are LG <strong>of</strong>ficials at different levels aware <strong>of</strong> the charter and their<br />
responsibilities towards citizens?<br />
√ √ √<br />
EQ3.<br />
Provision <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mal<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess)<br />
EQ 3. 1. Does the LG provide <strong>in</strong>centives <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mal bus<strong>in</strong>esses (e.g.<br />
designated spaces <strong>for</strong> stalls, Loans, etc)?<br />
EQ 3. 2. Does the LG collect fees and taxes on <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mal bus<strong>in</strong>esses?<br />
EQ 3.3. Is there any restriction on street trad<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the LGA?<br />
• If yes, is there any alternative provided by the LG?<br />
EQ 3.4 Have there been any confrontations between the authorities and<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mal traders over the past 12 months? If yes, how many?<br />
EQ 4. 1. Has the LG adopted the affirmative action?<br />
EQ4.<br />
(35% women representative <strong>in</strong> all public positions)<br />
LAREC Local Government Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Records <br />
√ √ √<br />
√<br />
√<br />
√<br />
√<br />
√<br />
6 <br />
Other Sources <strong>in</strong>clude State M<strong>in</strong>. <strong>of</strong> Local Government, State House <strong>of</strong> Assembly, CSO, State Independent Electoral Commission, <br />
Police department etc.
Gender equity<br />
EQ 4. 2. What is the percentage <strong>of</strong> women councillors <strong>in</strong> the local<br />
government?<br />
EQ 4. 3.State the number <strong>of</strong> women that contested and won elections <strong>in</strong>to<br />
LGAs <strong>in</strong> the last three elections.<br />
√<br />
√<br />
Election<br />
year<br />
Election-<br />
Year 1<br />
Election-<br />
Year 2<br />
Election-<br />
Year 3<br />
Women contestants<br />
Num <strong>of</strong> women that won<br />
elections<br />
√<br />
√<br />
EQ 4. 4. What is the percentage <strong>of</strong> women that voted <strong>in</strong> the last election out<br />
<strong>of</strong> the total registered?<br />
√<br />
√<br />
EQ5.<br />
Access to<br />
education<br />
EQ 5. 1. What is the proportion <strong>of</strong> children population <strong>of</strong> school age<br />
disaggregated by sex that is enrolled <strong>in</strong> school <strong>in</strong> the LGA?<br />
EQ 5.2 What is the completion rate <strong>for</strong> boys and girls <strong>in</strong> your LGA?<br />
EQ 5.3 Are there any specific policies or practices to raise enrolment and<br />
completion rates among girl / boy students?<br />
√<br />
√<br />
EQ 6. 1. Are there cultural practices <strong>in</strong> the LGA that discrim<strong>in</strong>ate aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
women and widows? Describe briefly. √ √ √<br />
EQ6.<br />
Human rights/<br />
rule <strong>of</strong> law<br />
EQ 6. 2. Do spiritual leaders and traditional authorities <strong>in</strong> the LGA conduct<br />
their own trials <strong>for</strong> petty crimes, and impose punishments, without allow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a fair trial <strong>in</strong> the law courts?<br />
If yes, how many such trials have been reported or come to the notice <strong>of</strong><br />
authorities <strong>in</strong> the past 12 months?<br />
√ √ √<br />
LAREC Local Government Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Records <br />
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Other Sources <strong>in</strong>clude State M<strong>in</strong>. <strong>of</strong> Local Government, State House <strong>of</strong> Assembly, CSO, State Independent Electoral Commission, <br />
Police department etc.
PA: Participation (<strong>in</strong>cludes citizenship, consensus orientation and civic engagement)<br />
DATA SOURCES<br />
INDICATORS<br />
PA1<br />
Civic<br />
Engagement<br />
and Consensus<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
QUESTIONS<br />
PA 1.1. Are there roles accorded to non-<strong>in</strong>digenes (Citizen from different<br />
states <strong>in</strong> the LGA) <strong>in</strong> governance and development <strong>in</strong>itiatives <strong>in</strong> LG? (Yes/<br />
No)<br />
If yes, cite examples <strong>of</strong> the types <strong>of</strong> roles they are <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong>?<br />
PA 1.2 What was the percentage <strong>of</strong> actual voters (as compared to those<br />
registered) <strong>in</strong> the last election<br />
PA 1.3. Has the LG ever conducted a referendum <strong>in</strong> the last three years?<br />
• If yes on what issue?<br />
PA 1.4. Does the LG <strong>in</strong>volve women, youth, children and other vulnerable<br />
groups, <strong>in</strong> decision-mak<strong>in</strong>g process?<br />
PA 1.5 How many registered Local based NGOs/CBOs are <strong>in</strong> the LGA?<br />
• How many <strong>of</strong> these NGOs/CBOs are collaborat<strong>in</strong>g with the local<br />
government? Describe the nature <strong>of</strong> collaboration.<br />
LAREC<br />
House<br />
hold<br />
Survey<br />
FGD<br />
/Othe<br />
r<br />
Sour<br />
ces<br />
√ √ √<br />
√ √ √<br />
√<br />
√<br />
√<br />
√<br />
PA 1.6. Does the LG <strong>in</strong>volve Traditional Rulers <strong>in</strong> the decision-mak<strong>in</strong>g?<br />
(Yes/no)<br />
PA 1.7. Does LG practice participatory budget and public expenditure track<strong>in</strong>g?<br />
• If yes briefly describe the process.<br />
• Has the LG put <strong>in</strong> place any <strong>in</strong>novative approaches to enhance citizen’s<br />
participation dur<strong>in</strong>g the past three years? If yes, which ones<br />
√<br />
√<br />
√<br />
PA2.<br />
Partnership<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
PA 2.1. Has the LG adopted policy on Public-Private partnership (PPP)?<br />
• If Yes How many projects have been undertaken over the past three years<br />
and <strong>in</strong> which sector?<br />
.<br />
PA 2.2 Does the LG partner with CBOs, NGOs (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g faith based<br />
organisations) <strong>in</strong> the provision <strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
SN Services Yes No<br />
a Health<br />
b Education<br />
c Security<br />
d Social (feed<strong>in</strong>g, cloth<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
g Any other (Specify)<br />
√<br />
√<br />
LAREC Local Government Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Records <br />
8 <br />
Other Sources <strong>in</strong>clude State M<strong>in</strong>. <strong>of</strong> Local Government, State House <strong>of</strong> Assembly, CSO, State Independent Electoral Commission, <br />
Police department etc.
SE. Security – (Includes conflict resolution, human security)<br />
INDICATORS<br />
SE1.<br />
Capacity <strong>for</strong><br />
effective Polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
QUESTIONS<br />
SE 1.1.Enumerate the security challenges fac<strong>in</strong>g the LGA <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> the<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
a) Manpower<br />
b) Infrastructure<br />
c) F<strong>in</strong>ance<br />
d) Lack <strong>of</strong> control<br />
e) Any other.(Please specify)<br />
SE 1.2. Assess the exist<strong>in</strong>g capacity <strong>for</strong> effectively polic<strong>in</strong>g the LG <strong>in</strong> terms<br />
<strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
a) Total number <strong>of</strong> police personnel serv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the LGA disaggregated<br />
by gender<br />
b) Distribution <strong>of</strong> police stations disaggregated by Ward<br />
c) Budget allocation <strong>for</strong> security <strong>in</strong> the last three years<br />
d) Number <strong>of</strong> police patrol vehicles and communication equipment <strong>in</strong><br />
the LG<br />
e) Number <strong>of</strong> registered private corporate security outfits.<br />
f) Number <strong>of</strong> vigilante groups set up <strong>for</strong> community polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
SE 1.3. Are there Police Community Relation Committees (PCRC) <strong>in</strong> the<br />
LGA.?<br />
• If yes, how many?<br />
• How <strong>of</strong>ten do they meet and what k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>of</strong> issues do they address?<br />
• List some achievements <strong>of</strong> the committee <strong>in</strong> the last three years<br />
LAREC<br />
√<br />
√<br />
DATA SOURCES<br />
House<br />
hold<br />
Surve<br />
y<br />
FGD<br />
/Other<br />
Source<br />
s<br />
(Agenci<br />
es)s<br />
√<br />
SE2. Rate <strong>of</strong> Crime<br />
SE 2.1. State the number <strong>of</strong> reported crimes by types, ward and fatality <strong>in</strong><br />
the LGA <strong>in</strong> the last three years. √ √<br />
SE.3<br />
Environmental<br />
security measures<br />
SE 2.2 . Is there a gender desk <strong>in</strong> the Police stations to handle gender-based<br />
crime? (Includ<strong>in</strong>g domestic violence, sexual harassment and abuse at the<br />
workplace, educational <strong>in</strong>stitutions and public spaces)<br />
If yes, how many police stations have such a desk (give %)<br />
SE 3.1. Has the LG adopted any land use and build<strong>in</strong>g design guidel<strong>in</strong>es and<br />
standards <strong>for</strong> environmental design, development and management?<br />
SE 3.2. Has the LGA adopted the National Build<strong>in</strong>g Code? If yes, when was<br />
it adopted? Describe the LG experience <strong>in</strong> en<strong>for</strong>cement <strong>of</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g Code so<br />
far.<br />
SE 3.3 Number <strong>of</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g collapse recorded <strong>in</strong> the last three years.<br />
SE 3.4 State whether LG/State have adopted control measures/standards <strong>for</strong><br />
the follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
√<br />
√<br />
√<br />
√<br />
a<br />
b<br />
c<br />
Types Yes No<br />
Land Pollution<br />
Air Pollution<br />
Water Pollution<br />
√<br />
LAREC Local Government Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Records <br />
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d Noise<br />
• If yes, describe the scope <strong>of</strong> these policies<br />
SE 3.5. .Describe the systems <strong>in</strong> place <strong>for</strong> effective waste management <strong>in</strong> the<br />
LGA <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
a) Household waste<br />
b) Industrial waste<br />
c) Hospital waste<br />
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SE 3.6. Has the LG adopted an Emergency Preparedness Plan?<br />
If yes,<br />
• Was it adopted with the participation <strong>of</strong> citizens?<br />
• Are citizens aware <strong>of</strong> the Plan and the measures <strong>in</strong>cluded there<strong>in</strong>?<br />
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SE.4 Conflict<br />
resolution<br />
measures<br />
SE 4.1. Which <strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g alternative dispute resolution methods are <strong>in</strong><br />
place <strong>in</strong> LGA?<br />
SN Method Yes No<br />
a Interventions by faith-based organisations<br />
b community/police referral system<br />
c Legal aid<br />
d Plann<strong>in</strong>g tribunal<br />
e<br />
f<br />
Traditional <strong>in</strong>stitutions<br />
Others (Specify)<br />
• If yes, cite examples <strong>of</strong> recent cases resolved by these mechanisms.<br />
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SE.5 Tenure<br />
security<br />
SE 5.1. How would you describe access to land by the follow<strong>in</strong>g groups?<br />
Sn Group Easy Difficult No access<br />
a Women<br />
b Non- <strong>in</strong>digene<br />
c Poor<br />
√ √ √<br />
• If the answer is no access, please give reason(s).<br />
SE 5.2. Have there been any <strong>in</strong>cidents <strong>of</strong> <strong>for</strong>ced evictions <strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
the last three years?<br />
Sn Type Yes No<br />
a slum-dwellers/ Squatters,<br />
√<br />
b market-traders<br />
c Other groups(Specify)<br />
SE 5.3. Is there any policy on promotion <strong>of</strong> social hous<strong>in</strong>g? (Yes/No) √ √<br />
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AC. Accountability (Transparency; accountability; responsiveness; and rule <strong>of</strong> law)<br />
INDICATORS QUESTIONS LAR<br />
EC<br />
AC 1.1. Does the LG practice transparent and accountable governance by promot<strong>in</strong>g<br />
free flow <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation?(Yes/No)<br />
• If yes, state which <strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g methods is be<strong>in</strong>g used <strong>for</strong> promot<strong>in</strong>g<br />
free flow <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
DATA SOURCES<br />
House<br />
hold<br />
Survey<br />
FGD<br />
/Other 1<br />
Sources<br />
AC 1<br />
Transparency and<br />
free flow <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation<br />
SN Types Yes No examples<br />
a Publication <strong>of</strong> annual report<br />
b Dissem<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> annual<br />
report<br />
c Periodic town hall/ CDA<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
d Mass media (Radio, TV and<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>t)<br />
e Use <strong>of</strong> Web site<br />
f Others (Specify)<br />
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AC 2. Mechanisms<br />
<strong>for</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
measurement<br />
AC 2.1. Does the LG set and follow yearly per<strong>for</strong>mance standards?<br />
If yes cite examples<br />
AC 2.2 Cite with examples <strong>in</strong>stances where the LG has been sanctioned <strong>for</strong> not<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g the set target(s), by higher authorities, <strong>in</strong> the past three years.<br />
√<br />
√<br />
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AC 3. Elim<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
<strong>of</strong> corruption<br />
AC 3.1. Does LGA use set rules <strong>for</strong> advertisement, open<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> tenders, evaluation <strong>of</strong><br />
bids and Tenders Board <strong>for</strong> contract award? (YES/NO)<br />
If yes cite examples.<br />
√<br />
√<br />
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AC: Accountability (Transparency; accountability; responsiveness; and rule <strong>of</strong> law)<br />
DATA SOURCES<br />
INDICATORS QUESTIONS LAR<br />
EC<br />
AC 4.1. Are the LGA’s accounts audited annually through an<br />
• Internal audit (Yes/no)<br />
√<br />
• External audit (yes/no)<br />
AC 4.2. Is the audited report widely circulated to:<br />
Sn Category Yes No<br />
a State House <strong>of</strong> Assembly<br />
Househol<br />
d Survey<br />
FGD /Other<br />
Sources<br />
b<br />
c<br />
M<strong>in</strong>istry/Agency responsible <strong>for</strong> LG<br />
LGA Executive<br />
√<br />
√<br />
AC 4. Independent audit<br />
d<br />
Local stakeholders <br />
e<br />
Others (specify)<br />
AC 4.3. Are there any press releases or publications on the audited report? If<br />
yes cite examples.<br />
AC 4.4. Are the recommendations <strong>of</strong> the audited report acted on by:<br />
(a) Local Government Council;<br />
(b) State House <strong>of</strong> Assembly<br />
(c) M<strong>in</strong>istry/Agency Responsible <strong>for</strong> Local Government<br />
(d) Local stakeholders?<br />
• If yes cite examples.<br />
√<br />
√<br />
AC 5.1. Has the LG adopted a Code <strong>of</strong> Conduct to guide its employees?<br />
√<br />
AC.5 Code <strong>of</strong> conduct<br />
AC 5.2. Is the code <strong>of</strong> conduct well publicised? Are employees aware <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Code <strong>of</strong> Conduct?<br />
AC 5.3. Are LG <strong>of</strong>ficials and the immediate family <strong>of</strong> LG <strong>of</strong>ficials required<br />
to declare their assets? Have there been <strong>in</strong>cident where they have not done<br />
so?<br />
AC 5.4. Are assets declared by LGA <strong>of</strong>ficials and their immediate family<br />
verified at <strong>in</strong>tervals and at the time <strong>of</strong> their retirement from <strong>of</strong>fice?<br />
√<br />
√<br />
√<br />
AC 5.5. Has any <strong>of</strong>ficial been <strong>in</strong>dicted <strong>for</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g fraudulent <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation<br />
regard<strong>in</strong>g his/her assets? If yes, what sanction have been meted out (cite<br />
examples)?<br />
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AC 6. Citizens’ demand <strong>for</strong><br />
accountability<br />
AC 6.1 Enumerate the <strong>in</strong>stances whereby the general public,<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals, CBOs, NGOs, FBOs and PSOs have been able to express<br />
their grievances on governance as means <strong>of</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g LG to be<br />
accountable <strong>in</strong> the last three years.<br />
Sources <strong>of</strong> compla<strong>in</strong>ts Numbers <strong>of</strong> grievances per year<br />
Individual<br />
NGOs,CBOs,<br />
FBOs<br />
PSOs<br />
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3<br />
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If yes, were the issues demanded resolved by the LG, cite examples.<br />
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