(This is the 10th in a series on the state of local government)
By Mario Joseph
The Bartica Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), currently managed by an Interim Management Committee (IMC) installed in May of 2012 believes that they have set the standard for other IMCs and elected NDCs in terms of management of their communities. Some residents, however have a starkly different view, complaining about ineffective garbage management, poorly maintained drains and bush-filled roadways, among other non NDC responsibilities.
The IMC installed by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic government after a controversial dismissal of the former NDC, believes