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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON --------------------------------------------- 1

2. MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE --------------------------------------------- 2

3. VISION/MISSION/PURPOSE AND VALUES --------------------------------------------- 3

4. THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF SAVANNE: HISTORY AND PROFILE ------------------------- 5

5. OPERATIONAL AND SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN --------------------------------------------- 15

6. DEPARTMENTS --------------------------------------------- 17

7. GOVERNING LAWS & REGULATIONS --------------------------------------------- 36

8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE --------------------------------------------- 36

9. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW --------------------------------------------- 37

10. TRENDS AND CHALLENGES --------------------------------------------- 49

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1.0 THE CHAIRPERSON’S STATEMENT

In virtue of the Local Government Act 2011 as subsequently amended, it is with great pleasure that

I am associating myself with the publication of the Council’s Annual Report. It is a great opportunity

to have a retrospection of the previous year and acknowledge its achievements and also focus on

priorities that need to be achieved.

During year 2015, the Council had made significant progress through projects of importance to our

local community. Fiscal year 2015 was particularly eventful. Major accomplishments have been

made and these have been demonstrated throughout this report by the various achievements of

the respective departments. In a constrained financial environment, we had been able to engage

with our community to identify and act on opportunities to improve our services.

As Chairperson, my role is to be always present and attend as far as possible to the demands and

aspirations of our inhabitants and see to it that the Council provides an accessible and effective

service to the inhabitants and the public at large hence allowing them to enjoy a peaceful life. The

Council wishes to do more as far as provision of service is concerned, however our main challenge

is availability of funds and shortage of staff. We also ensure that the Council makes efficient use of

its available resources.

I seize this opportunity to thank the Hon Minister of Local Government and his Permanent

Secretary for their continuous support and advice during 2015.

I also convey my thanks to my Councillors, the Chief Executive and all the employees for their

everlasting support. I also wish to thank the inhabitants for their confidence and trust in me and my

team of Councillors.

MR. LUCHMUN RAJIV KUMAR CHAIRPERSON

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2.0 THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S STATEMENT

Pursuant to Section 142 of the Local Government Act 2011 as subsequently amended, I have the

honour to submit the Annual Report 2015 of The District Council of Savanne.

This Annual Report aims to enhance governance and promote accountability. It forms part of a

cycle of ongoing planning, monitoring and evaluation that begins with the formulation and annual

review of the Council’s objectives. This in turn helps the Council to make its budget determinations

and set targets for delivery.

In this Annual Report we look back over a period that has been concluded, and measure our

performance in a range of areas. I must underline the fact that the Council has been able,

throughout 2015, to perform its statutory functions and provide services as laid down in the

relevant legislations.

In year 2015, the Council has implemented projects as reported throughout the report, comprising

of the construction of the new Rivière des Anguilles market fair. We are thankful to the Government

for having provided the Council with funding through the Local Development Projects for various

local projects including village hall, lighting, children garden equipment and upgrading and

refurbishment works.

I seize this opportunity to thank our parent Ministry for its support throughout the year, the

Chairperson and the Councillors, and all the employees of the District Council of Savanne, who as

a team, do their best to provide a good service to the inhabitants of Savanne.

Thank you.

S. COONJAN JUGROOP (MRS) CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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3.0 MISSION/VISION/PURPOSE AND VALUES

3.1 Our Mission

To serve the district and its communities through high quality service with integrity, to uphold

economic, social, cultural, value-based development.

3.2 Our Vision

To promote a prosperous and developing society in an enabling environment where citizens are

able to achieve their full potential, in full enjoyment of their human rights, with due respect to

gender equality, to uphold economic, social, cultural, value-based development.

3.3 Our Core Values

We are dedicated to the mission and we exert ourselves with commensurate responsiveness to the

needs of our customers by adopting the following guiding factors in our quest:

Integrity: Always dealing with our stakeholders and in particular with our clients and our

colleagues in a fair and ethical manner, gaining trust through our actions.

Respecting people: By encouraging a courteous, ethical, honest, fair and equitable

workplace. Understanding cultural diversity issues and valuing the views of our

interlocutors in the performance of the daily duties.

Valuing staff: By training them for providing the highest quality service and giving due

recognition of staff performance, encouraging and supporting career development and

providing continuous learning.

Professionalism: To be committed to work ethics, confidentiality, impartiality and

discipline.

Service Excellence: To be committed at every level to provide an excellent service.

Teamwork: To foster team spirit between all employees, departments and the Council for

goal achievement.

Punctuality: To be committed to delivering services within the prescribed delay.

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3.4 Our Commitment

To maintain always a high standard of service and to be diligent in providing facilities and

improving the quality of public services offered and ensuring that such services respond to the

needs and wishes of the citizens and contribute to their well-being and development.

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4.0 THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF SAVANNE: HISTORY AND PROFILE

Savanne district covers an area of 243 square kilometres with a population of around 80,000. Its

capital is Souillac, named after François Vicomte de Souillac who was the Dutch governor of the

island from 1779 to 1787. This district hosts some of the most scenic and pure areas in Mauritius.

With its humid climate, Savanne district has nourished lush greeneries and rich forests. The

peaceful and fascinating beauty of the island has attracted thousands of visitors, locals and

foreigners. Unlike other districts in Mauritius, Savanne speaks loudly of a relaxed atmosphere.

Towering over the district are the Savanne mountains, strong and powerful backdrops that likewise

give contrast to an otherwise beautiful setting.

Aside from its rustic appeal, Savanne district boasts of friendly and conversant residents who can

readily offer a smile and help to most tourists. The residents of Savanne are mostly engaged in

traditional sources of livelihood such as farming and agriculture.

The capital town of Savanne, Souillac, hosts not a few historical remnants. Some of these

historical sports are the police station, church, court, and Batelage Quay, or the old railway station.

Another destination with historical significance is the house of illustrious Mauritian artist Robert

Edward Hart. His house called La Nef has since then been made into a museum which displays

some important historical artefacts of Savanne.

In and around Souillac, a handful of structures give visitors a sampling of the historical past of

Savanne district. But the capital of Savanne district itself remains a modest seaside resort nestled

amidst the hardy coasts. It has high cliffs that complement the sturdy winds and splashes off the

sea. Visitors might also be interested in visiting a garden named in the honor of Dr. Charles Telfair

which overlooks the sea.

Another attraction in Souillac is the La Vanille Crocodile Farm which is just a stone’s throw away

from the large village of Riviére des Anguilles and just across a large sport of tropical rainforest.

Nature lovers would appreciate the very tranquil and home-like mood in this crocodile farm.

Another similar place of interest is the Telfair Garden, with its vegetation areas lush and rich

despite being often visited by cyclones and similar weather disturbances.

There are many resorts spread along the pristine white sand beaches of Savanne. Apart from

these attractions are other natural wonders that leave a mark on any traveller’s memoirs.

Rochester Falls, for one, boast of an awe inspiring and breath-taking splendour that offers an

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alternative to other beach resorts. Visitors would have to trek onwards the falls, and even cross a

sugar estate for an added trekking experience. The falls itself is joined by rock formations formed

through the contraction of lava in prehistoric times. Water comes down from a spectacular

elevation of close to 33 feet.

Souillac is the administrative village. Savanne district is a place which has a rich historical

importance attached to it. The sugar produced in the southern coast of Mauritius was transferred to

Port Louis by sea until 1900.

In the late 1980s, there has been an expansion of the village when the vast majority of inhabitants

in the ancient small sugar estate of "Terracine" have been relocated in the northern part of

Souillac. Further expansion occurred when the inhabitants of the sugar estate of "Combo" migrated

to Souillac.

More recently, a new residential area has emerged namely, "Morcellement Gris-Gris". Houses

have also been built along Lady Barkly Street, extending the village further on the north east.

The people of Savanne district are amicable and tolerant to people from all parts of the world. The

local inhabitants of Savanne are mainly engaged in farming and agriculture.

Souillac is an important village for the southern region. Various state sponsored facilities and

services are found in the village: The District Court of Savanne; the southern section of the Central

Water Authority and the Central Electricity Board; the Southern section of the National Transport

Corporation; a recently built modern hospital (which replaced the old Souillac hospital). The Post

office of the village is also one of the oldest of the island and is housed in the building of the old

railway station which remains a legacy of French colonisation. The Catholic church of St. Jacques

was built in 1845.

How Souillac was attributed its name

The Savanne District reminds us of the era of the French colonial rule in Mauritius.

In 1787, Vicomte de Souillac decided to create a port for the south and south-west of the then Isle

de France. At that time the island was an important port of call for the French vessels on their way

to and from India. Strategically the French also wanted a base for the defence of the southern

coast. The most suitable place to erect a port was the southernmost point of the island where a

large and deep estuary (formed by the Savanne River), clear of coral reefs, would permit the

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vessels to accost nearest to the land. The port would also be used for the transportation of

agricultural products (including sugar) to Port Louis as no suitable road could link Port Louis with

the Southern part of the island at that time.

On 01 January 1787, a Royal Order ascribed to the locality the name of "Port Souillac", partly to

honour the Vicomte's contribution to the development of the port. Vicomte de Souillac left the Isle

de France on the 5th of November 1787.

During the English colonisation, the port has been greatly used for the transportation of sugar from

the many southern sugar factories to the Capital (Port Louis) making it the most busy seaport in

the south. Its importance started to decrease with the introduction of railways in the island from

1877. With the development of other means of transport, the utilisation of the port as means of

communication gradually became extinct. However, the locality had, by then, already grown into a

village which was named Souillac in the memory of the founder of the port.

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Villages Within the District of Savanne

SN Village Council Chairperson Contact No. Vice Chairperson Contact No.

1 Baie du Cap LOUIS JEAN THIERRY

57778824 PERLE MARIE

EUGENIA MARCESSE(MRS)

57488481

2 Bel Ombre BERGICOURT

SERGE 54935344

PERLE MARIE CHRISTINE

59705557

3 Benares FRICOT LOUIS

LAVAL 59880168 KISTOO

ROOHEET

4 Bois Chéri MATTAN VASANTEE(MRS.)

RAMSHIRE

SANJAY 57579285 6179821

5 Britannia BOOTOO

PREMNATH 57922133

ZOE MARIE MARJORIE (MRS)

57263028

6 Camp Diable ISLAM BIBI

FARANAZ(MRS) 57910042

DOMUN ABDOOL SIBDIC

57108174

7 Chamouny RAMCHURRUN

TULSIRAJ 57711913

DASSOO GAYETRI(MRS)

6228570 57724208

8 Chemin Grenier TOULOUSE

BRUNEL ELIZEE 57099255

SALMINE MARIE ROSY

MISLETTE(MS)

54967978

9 Grand Bois MUNIAH JANMESH(CHICO)

59177939 GHINNOO NAWSHAD

6179478

10 La Flora SAHAYE SUNJAY 59200127 MATOO

LILAWTEE 57085975

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11 L’Escalier PITTEEA PREETAM 57820997 NUNKOO

JAYANTEE(MRS) 57094242

12 Rivière des Anguilles MOHITPUTLALL OODRALALL

57708043 BOODOO RASSID

57881838

13 Rivière du Poste BOOLAKY

Bagwandass 57545342

TANNAH Deojit(Navin)

57540096 6179048

14 St Aubin ERUSAN

DARAMRAJ 59803363

ANDEE M SABRINA(MRS)

57106769 57643854

15 Souillac RAMJAUN NIZAM 58290412 BIGNOUX

PRISCILLA(MRS)

16 Surinam KONAHERKANAIDU

LUTCHANAH 57763709

RINOLD MARIE DOMINIQUE

(MRS) 59719978

17 Tyack ELLIAH

ENTESSLOO 57602387 JUDDOO

DEVANAND

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Attractions in the district of Savanne

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Other Places of Attractions

Some of the main places of attractions in the district are:-

La Roche Qui Pleure

Gris Gris Cliff

Rochester Falls

Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)

La Vanille Crocodile Park

Coloured Earth of Chamarel

Kanaka Crater & Bassin Blanc

Bois Chéri Tea Estate

Riverside de St Aubin

Jardin Telfair

La Nef Memorial Museum

Chateau Benares

Chateau Bel Ombre

Sookdeo Bissoondoyal Memorial Museum

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Profile of the District Council of Savanne

1.0 Population - 77,885

Baie du Cap - 2,414

Bel Ombre - 2,444

Benares - 2,233

Bois Chéri - 3,522

Britannia - 1,292

Camp Diable - 4,852

Chamouny - 4,776

Chemin Grenier - 12,363

Grand Bois - 5,040

L'Escalier - 7,916

La Flora - 4,703

Rivière des Anguilles - 2,204

Rivière du Poste - 4,461

St Aubin - 1,360

Souillac - 10,626

Surinam - 3,033

Tyack - 4,646

2.2 Size - Around 244.8 km2

2.3 District Councillors - 19

2.4 Village Councils - 17

2.5 Village Councillors - 153

2.6 Staff - 287

2.7 Roads - About 308 Meters

2.8 Cemeteries - 6

2.9 Cremation Grounds - 12

2.10 Markets - 5

2.11 Open Fairs - 5

2.12 Sports Grounds - 17

2.13 Infant Schools - 2

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5.0 OPERATIONAL AND SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN Major services provided during year 2015

Programme 1: Administration & Finance Department

Implementation of Council’s decisions

Ensure that services are delivered to the satisfaction of the inhabitants

Ensure that the resources allocated to the Department are used judiciously

Ensure that Council’s policies are formulated and implemented within the framework of the

Local Government Act and other laws

Ensure sound administrative and financial control

Close monitoring of expenditure

Delivery of programmes as laid down in the Programme Based Budget (PBB)

Collection of Revenue including arrears

Programme 2: Infrastructure and amenities

Construction and maintenance of drains to ensure proper evacuation of rain water and

reduce flooding areas;

Provision of well accessed non classified roads with traffic signs and proper road markings;

Construction and maintenance of non-classified roads;

Installation and maintenance of street lighting points;

Road markings and maintenance of traffic signs;

Maintenance of Council’s assets, e.g. buildings, sports infrastructure, etc.;

Implementation of infrastructural and capital projects.

Programme 3: Development Controls

Process and issue of building and land use permits in a timely manner

Ex post control- Building and Land Use and Trade Fees

Programme 4: Health and Sanitary Controls

Collection, removal and disposal of household, industrial, commercial and agricultural

wastes and other refuse.

Management of Public Markets and Fairs.

Control of hawkers

Provision of healthy environment through refuse collection, regular cleaning and

maintenance of public places such as open spaces, parks, gardens, bus shelters and public

toilets.

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Rodent control

Cleaning of abandoned lands

Programme 5: Sports, Welfare, Education and Cultural Development

Provision/organisation of social and cultural activities

Organization of sports activities and support to sports clubs

Provision of free pre-primary education

Promotion of sports and support of local sports teams

Enhance literacy by facilitating access to books, magazines, internet, etc.

Maintenance of football and volley ball grounds.

Governing Laws and Regulations

Local Authorities are governed by the Local Government Acts of 2011 as amended to enforce

other Acts and Regulations as hereunder:

(i) Market, and Fair Regulations

(ii) Foods Act

(iii) Health & Safety Act

(iv) Road Act

(v) Local Government Service Commission Regulations

(vi) Labour Act

(vii) Town and Country Planning Act

(viii) Building and Control Act

(ix) Morcellement Act

(x) Rivers & Canals Act

(xi) Procurement Act (2006)

(xii) Business & Facilitation Act

Corporate Governance All procurement exercises have been carried out in all transparency as per the Public procurement

Act (2006) and its regulations.

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6.0 DEPARTMENTS

6.1 Administration

The Chief Executive Department is responsible for the overall administration of the Council, and

ensures that the statutory duties laid down in the Local Government Act, the Local Government

Service Commission Act, 1975 as subsequently amended and other legislations relating to Council

activities are executed in a timely manner.

The following sections operate under the control of the Administration Department:

(1) Registry

(2) Committee Section

(3) HR Section

(4) IT Section

(5) Internal Audit Section

Responsibilities:

Implement Council’s decisions

Ensure that timely services are delivered satisfactorily

Ensure that Council’s policies are formulated and implemented within the framework of the

Local Government Act and other laws

Ensure sound administrative control

6.2 Committee Section

Council Membership Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Councillors Rural Elections were held on 12 December 2012 following which the present Councillors took

office on 20 December 2012.

The District Council of Savanne is composed of 19 elected members. The Chairperson and Deputy

Chairperson are elected by the Council to serve for a period of 2 years. The Council is

administered in accordance by the Local Government Act 2011 amongst other acts.

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S.N Village Council

Name

1. Baie du Cap

Mr GEOFFROY Louis Mario

2. Bel Ombre

Mr SOLA Khousraj

3. Benares

Mr SURJOO Satianun

4. Bois Chéri

Mr LUCHMUN Rajiv Kumar

5. Britannia

Mr. CHENGAN Joovalen

6. Camp Diable

Mr MAHAMOODALLY Mamode Said

7. Chamouny

Mr. SAWARAM Soonilduth

8. Chemin Grenier Mr. BAHARAY Aboobakar Sidick

Mr. KUPPAN Potaya

9. Grand Bois

Mr. SEEWSAGAR Ravindra Parsad

10. L’Escalier

Mr BEEHARRY Mahmad Hassen

11. La Flora

Mr. SEENEEVASSEN Narainsamy

12. Rivière des Anguilles

Mr GAJADUR Kamalsaw

13. Rivière du Poste

Mr BOYRAGEE Kailashsing

14. Saint Aubin

Mr. LACARCASSE Francis Richard

15. Souillac

Mr CUNDAPEN Mardaymootoo

16. Surinam

Mr. GURIB Mohammad Nasser

Mr JUGURNAUTH Shridhur

17. Tyack

Mr PUTANAH Rajaye

Chairpersons & Members of Committees

Council Meeting

Chairperson: Mr. LUCHMUN Rajiv Kumar

Vice Chairperson: Mr. SOLA Khousraj

Executive Meeting



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Public Health Committee



Public Infrastructure Committee

Chairperson: Mr. DURBARRY Karamchand

Vice Chairperson: Mr. SEENEEVASSEN Narainsamy

Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee


Vice Chairperson: -

Welfare Committee

Chairperson: Mr. CHENGAN Joovalen

Vice Chairperson: Mr. GEOFFROY Louis Mario

Permits and Business Monitoring Committee

Chairperson: Mr. MOHIT Mohammad Hussien (January – 20.08.15)

Mr. RUPEAR Mahendra Nath (26.08.15 – 10.09.15)

Miss BAZERQUE Bernarde (16.09.15 – December)

Ethics Committee


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Committees held in year 2015

Permits and

Business Monitoring Committee

Procurement Committee

Executive Committee

Council Meeting

Public Infrastructure

Committee

Public Health

Committee

Ethics Committee

Local Disaster &

Management Committee

January 05, 12,

16, 28, 30

Every Wednesday or Thursday (alternative)

06, 13, 21, 30

13, 30 21

February 05, 11,

18, 20, 26 06, 11, 20,

27 06, 27 20 12

March 04, 13, 20, 27

05, 13, 20, 27

05, 13 27

April 02, 03, 09, 16, 22, 29

02, 13, 17, 24, 29

02, 16 17 27 20

May 06, 14, 20, 27

08, 15, 21, 28

04, 21 09

June 03, 10, 18, 25

05, 12, 18(NQ),

26 12

July 03, 09,

16, 23, 30 10, 16, 24,

31 03, 10 27 09

August 06, 14, 20, 26

06, 14, 21, 28

14 19, 28 18 10

September 03, 10, 16, 24

04, 11, 16, 25

03, 16 11

October 02, 08,

15, 22, 29 02, 09, 16,

23, 30 07, 28 14 02

November 05, 12, 26 06, 13, 23,

27

06, 23, 27

(special) 04 (NQ) 12

December 03, 10, 17, 23

04, 11, 18 11, 23 21

NQ – No Quorum

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6.3 Human Resources

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF SAVANNE HUMAN RESOURCES ESTIMATES 2015

Sn Position Title

No. of

Established

Post 2015

Funded

Post 2015

No. in Post

2015 Male Female

Administration Department

1 Chief Executive 1 1 1 1

2 Deputy Chief Executive 1 1 0 0

3 IT Officer/Systems Administrator 1 1 0 0

4 Assistant Chief Executive 2 2 2 1 1

5 Senior Human Resource Officer 1 1 1 1

6 Principal Internal Control Officer 1 1 1 1

7

Internal Control Officer/Senior

Internal Control Officer 1 1 1 1

8 Assistant IT Officer 1 1 0 0

9

Safety and Health Officer/Senior

Safety and Health Officer 1 1 0 0

10 Human Resource Officer 1 1 0 0

11 Confidential Secretary 2 2 2 2

12 Database Supervisor(Personal) 1 1 1 1

13 Office Management Assistant 3 2 1 1

14 Committee Clerk 2 2 1 1

15 Senior Word Processing Operator 1 1 1 1

16 Management Support Officer 13 12 11 5 6

17 Library Clerk 3 3 3 2 1

18 Word Processing Operator 2 1 1 1

19 Driver(Heavy Mechanical Unit) 8 6 6 6

20 Receptionist/Telephonist 1 1 1 1

21 Driver 4 2 2 2

22 Head Attendant 1 1 1 1

23 Attendant/Senior Attendant 22 22 16 16

24 Relieving Attendant/Senior Attendant 2 2 2 2

25 Security Guard 5 5 4 4

TOTAL 81 74 59 41 18

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Finance Department

26 Financial Controller 1 1 1 1

27 Principal Accountant 1 0 0

28 Accountant 1 1 1 1

29 Principal Financial Officer 1 1 1 1

30

Financial Operations Officer/Senior

Financial Operations Officer

(FOO/SFOO) 2 2 2 2

31

Procurement & Supply Officer/Senior

Procurement Supply Officer 1 1 0

32

Purchasing& Supply

Officer(Personal) 2 2 2 2

33

Assistant Financial Operations

Officer(Personal) 2 0 0 0

TOTAL 11 8 7 3 4

Public Infrastructure Department

34 Head, Public Infrastructure Dept 1 0 0

35 Civil Engineer 1 1 1 1

36 Chief Inspector of Works 1 1 0

37 Senior Inspector of Works 1 1 2 2

38 Inspector of Works 2 2 1 1

39 Workshop Supervisor 1 0 0

40 Assistant Inspector of Works 1 1 1 1

41 Foreman 1 1 1 1

42 Chief Tradesman(Electrician) 1 1 1 1

43

Field Supervisor, Road

Works(Personal) 1 1 1 1

44 Electrician 2 2 2 2

45 Mason 4 2 2 2

46 Mechanic 1 1 1 1

47 Painter 1 1 1 1

48 Plumber& Pipe Fitter 1 1 0

49 Carpenter 1 1 1 1

50 Welder 1 1 1 1

51 Plant & Equipment Operator 2 2 2 2

52 Gardener 2 2 2 2

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53 Handy Worker (Special Class) 22 22 19 19

54 Tradesman Assistant (Mason) 2 2 2 2

55 Tradesman Assistant(Electrician) 2 2 2 2

56 Tradesman Assistant Mechanic 1 1 0

57 Handy Worker 9 8 1 1

TOTAL 62 57 44 44 0

Land Use & Planning Department

58 Head, Land Use& Planning Dept 1 1 1 1

59 Planning& Development Officer 1 1 1 1

60 Planning& Development Inspector 2 2 1 1

61 Senior Building Inspector 2 2 0

62 Building Inspector 2 2 2 2

63 Planning& Development Assistant 2 2 1 1

64 Assistant Building Inspector 1 1 0

TOTAL 11 11 6 5 1

Public Health Department

65 Chief Health Inspector 1 1 1 1

66 Principal Health Inspector 1 1 1 1

67 Senior Health Inspector 2 2 2 2

68 Health Inspector 10 9 9 5 4

69

Field Supervisor(Scavenging)

(Roster) 9 9 8 8

70

Driver (Heavy Mechanical Unit)

(Roster) 2 2 0

71 Driver(Roster) 12 12 5 5

72 Burial Ground Attendant(Roster) 17 17 15 15

73 Relieving Burial Ground Attendant 3 3 0 0

74 Refuse Collector(Roster) 111 111 100 99 1

75 Lorry Loader(Personal) 5 5 4 4

76 Chemical Sprayer Operator 1 1 0

TOTAL 174 173 145 140 5

Welfare Department

77 Principal Welfare Officer 1 1 1 1

78 Senior Welfare Officer 1 0 0

79 Welfare Officer 1 1 1 1

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80 Infant School Teacher 6 5 5 5

TOTAL 9 7 7 1 6

Part Timers

81 Part Time Village Hall Attendant 4 4 1 1

82 Village Hall/TV Attendant 13 13 11 11

83 Sewing Teacher 6 6 5 5

TOTAL 23 23 17 12 5

GRAND TOTAL 371 353 285 246 39

FILLING OF VACANCIES FOR YEAR 2015

The recruitment exercise for all Local Authorities is carried out by the Local Government Service Commission

SN Post Number of person

recruited Male Female

1 Chief Executive 1 1

2 Head Land Use Planning Department 1 1

3 Planning and Development Assistant 1 1

4 Building Inspector 1 1

5 Health Inspector 4 4

6 Committee Clerk 1 1

7 Senior Human Resource Officer 1 1

8 Accountant 1 1

9 Head Attendant 1 1

10 Burial Ground Attendant (Roster) 2 2

11 Senior Word Processing Operator 1 1

TOTAL 15 4 11

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RETIREMENT FOR YEAR 2015


retired Male Female

1 Attendant 2 2

2 Driver (Roster) 1 1

3 Refuse Collector (Roster) 2 2

4 Security Guard 1 1

TOTAL 6 6

DECEASED DURING YEAR 2015


Deceased Male Female

1 Driver (Heavy Mechanical Unit) (Roster) 1 1

2 Burial Ground Attendant(Roster) 1 1

TOTAL 2 2

6.4 Information Technology Section

Based on last year’s achievements, the Information Technology Section has continued in its

endeavour to improve the IT infrastructures of the Council.

Also, the implementation of the GPS/GIS system is still ongoing.

In addition, a system has been developed through Microsoft Access in view of extracting statement

of salaries for the calculation of passage benefits.

As for the year 2016, the Information Technology Section has envisaged to complete with the

implementation of the GPS/GIS system. Moreover, focus is being driven to cater for continuous

improvement of the IT infrastructures and to better equip users in delivering their tasks.

The Chief Executive has strongly laid emphasis on the implementation of the E-BIZ system and to

fully use the E-GOV system and for the purchase of computers and laptops.

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6.5 Finance

The Finance Department is headed by the Financial Controller Mr. M. N Rungasamy which is

comprised of the following sections:

(1) Income

(2) Expenditure

(3) Accounts

(4) Pay Administration

(5) Store and purchasing

The functions of the Finance Department include amongst others:

(a) Delivery of programmes as laid down in the Programme Based Budget (PBB)

(b) Ensure sound financial control

(c) Preparation of salary and other benefits

(d) Financial Administration

(e) Collection of Local rates and other fees

(f) Budget Preparation of the Council

(g) Ensure that the resources allocated to the Departments are used judiciously

(h) Payment to suppliers for goods and services

(i) Collection of Revenue including arrears

(j) Close monitoring of expenditure

(k) Undertaking purchases for the Council

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6.6 Public Health

This department is under the responsibility of the Chief Health Inspector, Mr. A. Rungassamy. It

comprises of the following sections: markets; scavenging; cemeteries and trade license.

Scavenging

This is an in-house service available in 17 villages within the Council’s jurisdiction. Currently, a

fleet of 11 lorries together with a Bell Loader, is available to cater for such services. Scavenging is

performed on a weekly basis while commercial zones receive it twice a week.

Cemeteries

There are 6 cemeteries and 12 cremation grounds within the Council’s administrative area.

Markets and Fairs

The Council operates 5 markets and 5 fairs within its jurisdiction.

The following reflects the tasks performed by the Public Health Department during year 2014:

Refuse collection from 22,000 households once weekly

In-house refuse collection extended to two villages in council’s area viz. Baie du Cap and

Bel Ombre (which was previously contracted out).

Collection of bulky waste in 17 villages. The clean–up campaign and collection of bulky

waste in the 17 villages carried out on 3 occasions.

Rodent control carried out 3 times during the year.

Length of open drains cleaned during the year approximately: 8800 meters

Number of wastelands cleaned during the year approximately: 200

Number of notices issued:

I. Eyesore Abatement Notice: 14

II. Warning Notice: 85

Administration of 6 (six) cemeteries and 12 (twelve) cremation grounds.

Administration of 5 markets and 5 fairs.

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6.7 Welfare

The Welfare Department is headed by the Principal Welfare Officer Mr. F. Cheddee. This

department provides services to the citizens in the field of education, culture, sports & leisure. The

achievements of the Welfare Department are as follows:

Month Date Activity

January 09 Admission in pre-primary schools run by the Council

10 Domino competition organised in collaboration with ‘Fédération des Clubs de Domino’ of Reunion Island

at Telfair Garden, Souillac

11 Final Domino competition – Winner Team from Reunion Island

20 Remittance of air tickets and cash prize to winner of inter-village tournament (Riviere des Anguilles

team) at Riviere des Anguilles Village Hall

22 Remittance of cheques to Tamil Socio-Cultural Association in connection with Cavadee festival

24 Participation of Savanne in the National Cross Country Championship at MGI Moka

31 Participation of Savanne in the National Cross Country Championship at Labourdonnais (Northfield

School)

February 07 Participation of Savanne in the National Cross Country Championship at Racing Club, Trianon

21 Participation of Savanne in the National Cross Country Championship at Pointe aux Sables

28 Participation of Savanne in the National Cross Country Championship at Candos, Vacoas

March 11 Flag raising ceremony in pre-primary schools

18 Launching ceremony – Eye Screening Campaign – in collaboration with Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital in

the Council Room

23-27 Visit to Port Glaud District, Seychelles, in the context of Twinning to finaluse their participation in sports

events in May 2015 in Savanne

May 01 Welcoming delegation from Port Glaud and Reunion Island to participate in the International Petanque

Tournament 2015 organised by the Council in collaboration with Association Petanque de l’Ile Maurice

02 International Petanque Tournament at Souillac

03 International Petanque Tournament at Souillac followed by prize giving ceremony at Le Batelage

08 Participation in Teledon Nepal organised by the Municipal Town Council of Port Louis

14 Inauguration of Village Hall at Benares

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03-08 Educational exchanges between children of Savanne and Ste Suzanne, Reunion Island

06 Working session with officials of the Municipality of Ste Suzanne, Reunion Island, in Council Room

“ Inauguration of children playground at Brise de Mer, Souillac

07 ‘Journée d’amitié’ at Sun-Lis Sur Mer, Riambel between children of Ste Suzanne and Savanne

18 Preparation for the participation in the ADC volleyball tournament (detection campaign + training

sessions + matches)

20 Inauguration ceremony of Britannia volleyball cum basketball pitch

30 Participation in grand final matches (petanque) at Souillac

September 03 Meeting with Senior Citizens Associations of Savanne

05 Preparation in the participation in Lucet Langenier Football tournament U13 in Reunion Island from 23

to 27 October 2015)

“ Remittance of cheques to sports federation of Savanne at Le Batelage

13 Participation in the 9th Edition of Road Relay organised by the Municipal Council of Quatre Bornes

19-20 Detection/pre-selection of players U13 to participate in the Lucet Langenier football tournament

21 Drawing of lots inter-village football tournament Savanne region

27 Participation in Relais Pedestre organised by the Municipal Council of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill

October 03-04 Participation in futsal organised by the Municipal Council of Vacoas-Phoenix

03 Launching of inter-village football tournament

04 Inter-village football tournament

10 Celebration of Mrs. Jainab Ollibaks 100th birthday anniversary in Grand Bois

“ Inter-village football tournament


17 Tournoi international de Savanne U13 at Raymond Hein Stadium


19 Echanges educatives entre les enfants de Ste Suzanne et Savanne

21 Remise des billets d’avions aux joueurs U13 qui participant au tournoi Lucet Langenier à l’île de la

Réunion (du 23 au 27 octobre 2015)

25 Participation in volleyball tournament organised by ADC

November 05 End of year activity in our pre-primary schools (Riviere du Poste & Bois Cheri)

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14 Inter-village football tournament (semi-final)

15 Inter-village football tournament (semi-final)

22 Inter-village football tournament (match for 3rd place winner)

22 Final Inter-village football tournament

25 Working session on gender links – delegation from Madagascar

26 Sports award ceremony in Council Room

29 ‘Don de sang’ organised by Women Councillors

“ Participation in ADC volleyball tournament

December 05 Inauguration of sub-hall/computer club at Souillac market

11 Celebration of 100th birth anniversary of Mrs. Sabrina Suroop of Grand Bois

26 Inauguration of children playground at Grand Bois

27 Recreational activities for children with disabilities; laying of electrical network and launching of WIFI at

Bois Cheri

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6.8 Land Use and Planning

The Land Use & Planning Department is headed by Mr. D. Koonjul, Head, Land Use & Planning Department.

Key functions:

1. Process applications for Building and land Use Permits within the legal time frame

2. Monitor Development

3. Attend promptly to complaints

4. Take legal action against unlawful development.

Main Legislative Framework:

1. Local Government Act 2011

2. Town and Country Planning Act 1954

3. Planning and Development Act 2004

4. Building Control Act 2012

5. Environment Protection Act 2002

Challenges:

1. Ensure that 100% applications are determined within legal time frame

2. Ensure that all development are carried out as per approved plans.

3. Protecting the Environment Sensitive Areas and also the Coastal zone against climate

change issues and unlawful development.

4. Provide accurate information on National Interest projects such as smart cities and Property

Development Scheme.

5. Encouraging the District Council of Savanne Residents to be law abiding citizens when it

comes to development.

Applications received during 2015:

Residential 569

Commercial 156

Excision/Subdivision of land 212

Industrial 34

Outline Planning Permission 4

Services 25

Sui Generis 26

Electric Motor 12

Total 1,038

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Building and Land use Permit- Statistics for the period 2009-2015

Complaints, Enforcement and Legal Cases

Complaint Received 453

ELAT 38

District Court 30

Supreme Court 26

Intermediate Court 9

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6.9 Public Infrastructure

In the absence of a Head, Public Infrastructure Department, this department is headed by Mr. M.

S. Chadee, Civil Engineer. The services offered are:

(i) Repairs, maintenance, resurfacing and construction of roads, which are not classified.

(ii) Maintenance of road traffic signs, street name plates and village name plates.

(iii) Repairs and maintenance of bridges and handrails.

(iv) Repairs and maintenance of street lighting within the District.

(v) Repairs, maintenance and construction of footways, drains, gutters and pavements.

(vi) Repairs and maintenance of District Council’s buildings

1. The Lighting Section

The lighting section deals with:

a. Maintenance of street lighting.

b. Improvement of street lighting – installation of poles and lanterns in the District Council of

Savanne area.

c. Maintenance and improvement to electrical installation in the Council’s public gardens,

markets, sports grounds and village halls premises.

d. Provide street illumination either across or along roads during festive periods.

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2. The Workshop

The workshop ensures regular maintenance, servicing and minor repairs of the Council’s vehicles

and equipment used by various departments of the Council.

Under year 2015, the following have been accomplished:

Lighting

SN No. of Lamps fixed in Villages 2013 2014 2015

1. Benares 5 8 5

2. Bois Cheri 8 10 34

3. Britannia 33 21 24

4. Camp Diable 14 38 3

5. Chamouny 4 13 21

6. Chemin Grenier 6 77 10

7. Grand Bois 16 54 17

8. L’Escalier 16 19 75

9. La Flora 6 43 15

10. Riv Des Anguilles 11 32 15

11. Riv Du Poste 8 9 7

12. St Aubin 5 17 2

13. Souillac 36 34 32

14. Tyack 15 37 27

15. Bel Ombre 5 4 6

16. Baie du Cap 11 4 13

17. Surinam 15 80 12

18. Grand Bassin (Bassin Blanc) 45

TOTAL 214 554 318

Report of CFL Bulbs in the year 2015 – 2,620

Roads

- Spreading of Crusher Run: 431Tons

- Patching: 243 tons asphalt

- Construction and resurfacing of roads – 4100m2

Drains

- Cleaning and maintenance works: 350m

- Construction of drains: 177m

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Projects

1. Bel Ombre - Construction of Petanque Court

2. Benares Village Hall - Construction of boundary wall

3. Britannia – Lighting of volleyball pitch

4. Britannia – Fencing of football ground (one side)

5. Chamouny – Construction of covered bleachers at football ground

6. Chemin Grenier – Extension of street lighting

7. L’Escalier Village Hall – Fencing of children garden

8. L’Escalier – Construction of Wazoo Khanna and shelter

9. La Flora – Construction of public toilet

10. Rivière du Poste - Construction of jogging track

11. Souillac – Upgrading Le Batelage Construction of Children Garden, Brise de Mer

12. Tyack – Cremation/pyre Shelter

13. Tyack – Covering of bleachers and lighting of volleyball pitch

14. St Aubin Village Hall - Covering of terrace

15. Surinam- Fencing football ground on one side

16. Surinam - Enlargement of bases and upgrading of Market Fair

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7.0 GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Local Authorities are governed by the Local Government Acts of 2011 as amended to enforce

other Acts and Regulations as hereunder:

(i) Market, and Fair Regulations

(ii) Foods Act

(iii) Health & Safety Act

(iv) Road Act

(v) Local Government Service Commission Regulations

(vi) Labour Act

(vii) Town and Country Planning Act

(viii) Building and Control Act

(ix) Morcellement Act

(x) Rivers & Canals Act

(xi) Procurement Act (2006)

(xii) Business & Facilitation Act

(xiii) Cemetery Regulations

(xiv) Trade Fee Regulations

(xv) Environmental Regulations

8.0 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

All procurement exercises have been carried out in all transparency as per the Public procurement

Act (2006) and its regulations.

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9.0 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2015

2014 Income 2015

Rs Rs Rs

124,898,000 Government Grant in aid 130,947,000

1,109,193 Investment Income 1,338,890

18,446,975 Fees - Twelfth Schedule 18,381,080

2,512,200 Market fees 2,715,900

872,850 Bus Toll fee 1,076,375

7,955,330 Other Income 5,958,635

155,794,548 160,417,880

Expenditure

85,375,641 Staff Costs 88,502,177

16,084,834 Supplies and Services 19,172,111

4,335,843 Transport Costs 5,223,330

10,293,950 Administrative Costs 11,126,024

4,477,416 Social and Cultural Activities 4,376,594

2,125,004 Grants and Subsidies 1,819,159

150,000 Contribution to Associations 150,000

7,970,311 Pensions and Gratuities 5,913,387

2,166,195 Office Expenses 3,128,158

104,395 Insurance Costs 896,070

449,385 Others 72,501

Less Closing Stock (530,496)

3,782,853 Accruals

1,078,127 MCP(current items)

236,033 Car Loan Fund 328,168

150,000 General Fund Re Pension

323,028 MCP Capitalised 191,982

Capitalisation of recurrent expenditure 219,766

900,000 Passage Fund 900,000

9,997,559 Pension Fund 10,710,193

1,098,738 Provision for bad debts 2,725,513

(151,099,312) (154,924,635)

4,695,236 Revenue Surplus for the Year 5,493,245

Tr to Deposit:

(150,000) Inspection & Audit Fees 150,000

(185,555) Name Plates & Signs 53,799

(232,500) Grants to VCS 432,000

(43,845) Tr to Other Balance: Provision for MCP 884,233 (1,520,032)

4,083,336 Surplus c/f 3,973,213

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF SAVANNE

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Cash Flow Statement For Year Ended 31st December 2015

2014 2015

Rs Rs Rs

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

124,898,000 Cash received from Grants-in-aid 130,947,000

16,046,320 Cash received from fees – 12th Schedule 15,815,970

3,838,604 Cash received from fees – 10th Schedule 2,273,249

4,690,063 Cash received from other sources 3,478,556

1,111,050 Cash received from markets & fairs 1,867,250

872,850 Cash received from bus toll fees 969,375

(48,857,316) Cash payments to Sup/Contractors etc. (49,904,616)

(97,593,229) Cash paid to and on behalf of employees (93,915,832)

5,006,341 Net Cash inflow from operating activities 11,530,952

RETURN ON INVESTMENT

AND SERVICING OF FINANCE

1,107,585 Interest received on investment 1,335,581

26,320 Interest received on car loan 48,873

1,133,905 Net Cash inflow from ROI & SOF 1,384,454

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

37,951,702 Investments 11,938,361

32,547,029 Capital Outlay 15,516,963

(236,033) Refund of car loan & Sale of vehicles (399,933)

1,476,080 Car Loan 615,000

(71,738,778) Net Cash (outflow) from investing activities (27,670,391)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

70,816,386 Government Grants/N.D.U 11,334,720

- Disinvestment 15,000,000

70,816,386 Net Cash inflow from financing activities 26,334,720

5,217,854 INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH/BANK 11,579,735


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Notes to the Accounts For Year Ended 31st December 2015

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(i) The Accounts have been prepared on a historical cost basis.

(ii) Expenses and Income have been accounted on an accrual basis with the exception of interest on investment

being accounted on a cash basis with provision made for bad debts.

(iii) All interests on Investments have been credited to Income and Expenditure Account with the exception of

Interests on Passage Fund and Car Loan which have been credited in the respective accounts

(iv) Closing Stock as at 31 December 2015 has been computed on a first in first out method and disclosed on

the face of the financial statements.

(v) No Depreciation has been provided on Capital Outlay in this financial statements same as in previous years

2. ACCOUNTING PERIOD

The Accounts have been prepared for year ended 31st December 2015 with comparative figures being

given for the year 2014.

3. FIXED ASSETS

Capital Outlay

Rs

Balance b/f (01.01.2015)

289,811,899

District Council Capital Outlay [refer to ( i) & ( ii) below]

15,516,963

Balance c/f (31.12.2015)

305,328,862

(i) District Council Capital Outlay

Rs Rs

Balance b/f (01.01.2015)

289,811,899

GRANT 3.2M Capital Urban & Rural

Development Project

2,509,823

LDF 2014-Rs 14m

3,667,494

Government Grant-Urban and Rural

Renovation Projects-Rs2.5m

722,443

LIF-Capital Projects 2013

719,325

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NDU-Construction of drains at Marvena St,

Chemin Grenier

110,057

LIF-Projects-Dev Project 2011

14,588

Upgrading Works and construction of offices

at Souillac Multipurpose Complex

297,034

Deposit Village Name Plates-Sponsorship

91,540

NDU-Construction of toilet block at Riv du

Poste

50,370

Resurfacing of Mandil St, Surinam

160,052

Resurfacing of roads at Surinam, Ch Grenier

and Chamouny

238,690

MCP Previous Year

387,605

General Fund

6,136,195

MCP 2015 & Capitalisation of Current Items

411,748

15,516,963

Balance c/f (31.12.2015)

305,328,862

(ii) District Council Capital Outlay Analysis

2014 2015

Rs Rs

Land and Building

22,526,860

2,831,596

Plant and Equipment

823,059

309,491

Infrastructure

9,197,110

12,375,875

Total

32,547,029

15,516,963

4. LONG TERM INVESTMENT

Rs

Pension Fund at SICOM

61,730,721

5. INVESTMENT

Rs

General Fund & Deposit

30,000,000

Car Loan

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695,417

General Fund re: pension

150,000

Passage Fund

3,513,134

4,358,551

Total

34,358,551

Investment includes Rs30,000,000 invested in Bramer Asset Management which is in receivership. The

money has not yet been paid over to the Council.

6. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Rs

Stock

530,496

Debtors

18,441,294

Savings A/C & Current A/Cs

25,747,730

Total

44,719,520

7. CAPITAL FUND

consists of

Rs

Applied Fund

310,774,074

Unapplied Fund

10,847,232

Total

321,621,305

8. GENERAL FUND

consists of

Rs

Renewal Fund

1,330,575

Revenue Reserve

17,502,142

General Fund Pension

150,000

Car Loan Fund

695,417

Total

19,678,134

9. STAFF & PENSION COST

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Rs

Basic Salary

56,600,009

Salary Adjustment/Compensation

2,245,047

Allowances

5,246,287

Cash in lieu of leave/Sick Leave Credits

2,820,087

End of Year Bonus

5,390,960

Travelling and Transport

6,920,635

Overtime

4,154,402

Staff Welfare

134,000

Passage Benefits

2,386,237

Contribution to NSF/National Pension Fund

etc.

1,391,053

Contr. to Family Protection Scheme

1,213,461

Contr. to Pension Fund

10,710,193

Pension & Gratuity

5,913,387

Total

105,125,757

10. PENSION FUND

Pension Fund has been accounted as per the requirements of section 81 the Local Government Act 2011.

Reports of the fund had been submitted without accounting for the Council's share of the Pension

transferred to SICOM by the Grand Port Savanne District Council. Any adjustment to the fund will be

made upon receipt of a comprehensive report from SICOM.

11. ACCRUALS

Accrued sums for year 2015 had been accounted in the respective expenditure items within the Statement

of Income and Expenditure for Year Ended 31 December 2015

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Movement in Funds For Year 2015

Capital

Fund

General

Fund

Passage

Fund

Pension

Fund

Rs Rs Rs Rs

Balance as at

01.01.2015 304,479,062 22,263,204 8,679,712 51,888,869

Addition to fund 10,088,525

Fund applied (8,489,875) (6,136,195)

Transfers to/from

Income & Exp. 4,301,381 900,000 10,710,193

Contra Entries 15,516,963

Transfers to other

accounts (588,369) (794,402) (115)

Transfers from other

accounts 615,000 44,146 5,997

Balance as at

31.12.2015 321,621,305 19,678,134 9,585,594 62,599,062

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BUDGET 2015 AND JANUARY TO JUNE 2016

PART A: STRATEGIC NOTE

Council’s policies would be set to improve the provision of services to the inhabitants of its area

and to enhance its capacity building in providing more effective and efficient services in an

economical way. Our way forward is to have an environmental friendly region while maintaining

and enhancing the infrastructure base in all the 17 villages falling under Council’s responsibility.

Our Council would continue to strive to increase its outputs with the appropriate combination of

inputs. The way forward will for sure come to a halt without additional revenue. With this

perspective Council would have to take the opportunity of implementing revenue generating

projects while seeking new sources of income to increase its revenue generating capacity. Council

would continue to work in partnership with profitable economic operators within its region with a

view of developing further its administrative area.

I. Major Achievements for 2015

Construction of market and fair at Rivière Des Anguilles,

Lighting and Covering of fair at Surinam,

Completed fencing at Rivière Du Poste Football Ground,

Construction of New Village Hall at Benares,

Maintenance and upgrading of Drains in all villages within Council’s jurisdiction,

Maintenance of several roads in the villages falling under the responsibility of

Council,

Extension of street lighting network and maintenance of street lighting within

Council’s jurisdiction,

Provision of scavenging services to all households on a weekly basis and

commercial units on a daily basis,

Cleaning of barelands found in Council’s area,

Implementation of programmes towards elimination of rodents mainly in public

places within Council’s area.

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Contributed towards elimination of poverty in our area by providing social aids to

needy people mainly those who had suffered material losses and having to undergo

costly medical treatment.

Upgrading and maintenance of children gardens and sports grounds with a view of

providing better facilities.

Provided improved library service to users in our region,

Organised a successful Miss Savanne Competition and participated in Miss

Mauritius competition.

Fully involved in international sports competition and participated in educational

exchange programmes with students of Sainte Suzanne of Reunion Island.

Providing financial support to sport elites and organizations of the South to promote

sports in our region.

Organised football competition at village level with the participation of all villages

falling under Council’s responsibility.

Organised successful male and female relay marathon competition with the

participation of athletes from different local authorities.

Participated in petanque competition held at Souillac involving competitors from

different region of the country.

Leading and supporting the Women Association in its activities in promoting gender

equality and women’s participation in all spheres of life.

II. Major Constraints and Challenges and how they are being addressed

Lack of man power to implement the different strategies and to achieve the goals

and objectives of the Council.

Shortage of plant and equipment to achieve the expected output of public

infrastructure work.

Shortage of support officers to perform post monitoring control of economic

operation and land development in our region.

Insufficient fund to finance re current maintenance and operational activities.

The South has been a region whereby lesser development had taken place thus

there is a constant cry for developments such as a football stadium inclusive of

athletic tracks, a swimming pool, a national library, highways and coastal road.

Provision of these amenities is of upmost importance; hence Council is faced with

the challenges of meeting those wishes of the people of the South.

Council is striving hard in effectively achieving its objectives and level of outputs

with the inputs available.

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In view of meeting above challenges Council had made provision in its 2015

budget for additional staff and acquisition of plant and equipment with a view of

improving its deliverables to the inhabitants of the South.

Striving to increase its revenue potential in the years to come.

Strategic Direction 2015 & January to June 2016

Council’s way forward is to provide more effective and efficient services to the inhabitants of its

administrative area. Council would find opportunities of implementing revenue generating projects

and finding new sources of income to increase its revenue base. With a view of developing our

region at a higher pace Council will continue its efforts of working in partnership with the profitable

economic operators within its jurisdiction.

Priority Objectives and Major services to be provided for 2016 & January to June 2017

THE ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE DEPARTMENTS

Priority Objective: Providing value for money services to the inhabitants of the 17 villages

falling under the responsibility of the Council during 2016 & January to June 2017.

Major Services: Exercising relevant administrative and financial duties and control to

ensure that the required services under the Local Government are provided to the Citizens

of the South which meet their needs.

THE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT

Priority Objective: Provide quality works in respect of all infrastructure works within

Council’s area.

Major Services: To repair and maintain roads, drains, street lighting, buildings and other

infrastructures which fall under the responsibility of the Council.

THE LAND USE AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Priority Objective: Council’s objective is to have an orderly and harmonious development

in its region for the benefit of all inhabitants.

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Major Services: Issue building and land use permit to applicants for planned development

in our area while exercising full control on all development taking place therein.

THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Priority Objective: Ensure Council’s area is clean and inhabitants live in sound and

healthy conditions.

Major Services: The Public Health Department provides refuse collection service, is

responsible for cleaning of drains and barelands, managing and operating cemeteries,

cremation grounds and markets & fairs. Moreover it has to ensure that public toilets are

kept clean and operational, implement programmes to control rodents and pests and

perform herbicide spraying works in public places in our region. In addition the Public

Health Department issues clearances for trade fees and occasional licences to economic

operators within our jurisdiction.

THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT

Priority Objective: The Council’s objective under this Department is to promote sports

among the inhabitants of the South, develop education at grass root level and involve in

social cultural development of its citizens.

Major Services: Plan, organise and implement different sports, social, cultural and

educational activities for the people of the South all year round.

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10.0 TRENDS AND CHALLENGES

(a) Trends

An appraisal of the performance of the Council in the delivery of services reveals the following:

Strengths:

1. The Council is geared by a team of dedicated Councillors who are striving for the welfare

and betterment of the residents in the administrative area of Savanne.

2. The Administration is managed by experienced cadres.

3. The administrative area comprises of various touristic venues such as Gris Gris, Rochester

Falls, Telfair Garden, Ganga Talao, all of which attract more and more tourists in its area.

4. The Gris Gris public beach is renowned worldwide and attracts both local and foreign

visitors all the year through.

5. Opening of the Riviere des Anguilles market fair.

6. Opening of Village Hall at Benares.

7. The area is equipped with various amenities providing sports and leisure facilities to its

residents.

Weaknesses:

1. Vacant posts not filled are affecting the smooth running of the Council.

2. Part of the fleet of scavenging and street lighting lorries needs to be renewed.

3. Restrained mobility among staff within District Council administration.

4. The administrative area is extensive.

5. There are few economic operators within the area.

Opportunities

1. The area is expanding and is attracting more and more residents and investors.

2. Various IRS projects are emerging within the administrative area.

3. The south of the island is more or less intact and preserves intact its pristine beauty.

4. Use of framework agreements to minimise cost in procurement of certain goods

5. Segregation and composting of waste to reduce load of wastes transported to landfill

stations.

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Threats

1. Central Government reducing grants.

2. Proliferation of illegal sellers in the administrative area.

3. Economic operators may show reluctance to pay the relevant fees due unfair competition

caused by the presence of illegal sellers.

Challenges

We are living in a world which has become a global village whereby the Council is also called upon

to innovate and adapt in order to meet rising aspirations.

Service delivery is expected to be improved/accelerated within tighter schedules and at lesser cost

implication.

The administrative area is expanding rapidly with the development of new morcellement and

advent of developments. This will put further stress on our road networks as well as scavenging

service with static staff and limited resources.

The Council is also considering to set up a new market fair at Chemin Grenier for which land

should be acquired at Camp Charlot.

The construction of new village halls where required is expected to provide a convivial venue for

meetings and bring additional leisure activities to the villagers.

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