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Diana Nherera-Herald Reporter
THE City of Masvingo is holding a three-day induction workshop for School Development Committees drawn from council-run schools in a move aimed at strengthening governance, accountability and effective management within the education sector.
Town Clerk, Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa, who officially opened the workshop on Wednesday, emphasised the critical role played by school development committees in supporting the delivery of quality education, noting that well-informed committees are key to fostering transparency and development in schools.
City of Masvingo spokesperson Ms Ashleigh Jinjika said the training programme was designed to capacitate participants on their roles and responsibilities while clearly distinguishing their functions from those of school heads.
She said it also outlined the duties of the responsible authority, ensuring proper oversight and support to schools.
“Key focus areas of the workshop include promoting good corporate governance practices, equipping SDC members with basic financial management procedures and providing guidance on recruitment and disciplinary processes,” said Ms Jinjika.
