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Recent plans by Zanu-PF to introduce a performance appraisal system for newly elected legislators have been hailed as a positive move that will help the party deliver its election promise. Scores of people told The Herald that the proposal demonstrated the party’s commitment to national development and maintaining contact with the grassroots.
“Some MPs tend to forget about their constituencies once they win the votes. It’s important to continue to monitor and assess the performance of the MPs,” said Mr Tinevimbo Gatawa of Southerton.
“I think the performance appraisal system is an important tool that will compel legislators to do more for the people. Having a name and shame list will also push them to do more.”
If supported, he said, performance appraisals could help leaders and communities to take practical steps to address challenges that had stalled development for years in various constituencies.
Mr James Chibanda of Belvedere also welcomed the Zanu-PF proposal saying it was critical in retaining the support of the people.
“The party will win more hearts with this policy. People want MPs to deliver on their promises. Monitoring and evaluation will keep legislators on their toes,” he said.
Said Tanaka Musvaburi of Mberengwa: “This move will ensure that no one takes the people for granted. The Constituency Development Fund was a noble idea which was abused and I hope the new legislators will put it to good use and use it as a tool to deliver promises.”
Zanu-PF National Chairman Cde Simon Khaya Moyo last week said the party’s Presidium had adopted the idea requiring MPs to write quarterly reports on progress being made in their constituencies as a way of ensuring that the party fulfils promises it made to the electorate.
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