Mayor of Ndola
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| Mayor of Ndola | |
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| Ndola City Council | |
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| Seal of Ndola City Council | |
| Incumbent | Jones Kalyati |
| In office since | August 2021 |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Status | Political Head of Ndola City Council |
| Member of | Ndola City Council |
| Seat | Ndola City Council Chambers, Ndola, Zambia |
| Appointer | Elected by residents of Ndola |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Constituting instrument | Local Government Act of Zambia |
| Formation | (Date of establishment of the Ndola City Council mayoral office) |
| First holder | (First recognized Mayor, Ndola) |
| Deputy | Deputy Mayor of Ndola |
| Salary | Monthly salary and allowances (varies) |
| Website | [Ndola City Council Ndola City Council] |
| Department | Ndola City Council Political Wing |
| Reports to | Ndola City Council and indirectly to national government |
Mayor of Ndola is the elected political head and leader of Ndola City Council, responsible for overseeing municipal governance, administration, and development of Ndola, Zambia. The Mayor provides visionary leadership and ensures effective delivery of public services, economic growth, and social welfare programs.
Roles and responsibilities
The Mayor of Ndola holds a full-time executive office with the following duties:
- Acts as the political leader of the city council, representing the interests of Ndola city residents.
- Chairs council meetings and leads decision-making on municipal policies and budgets.
- Oversees delivery and management of public services including housing, health, sanitation, infrastructure, and social welfare.
- Collaborates with municipal departments and stakeholders to promote economic development and community projects.
- Advocates for funding and support from government and partners for city initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with local government laws, regulations, and council bylaws.
- Promotes initiatives for climate resilience, environmental protection, and sustainable urban growth.
- Engages with citizens to address concerns and improve quality of life in Ndola.
The Mayor is directly elected by the voting residents of Ndola to serve for a term defined by local government statutes, holding accountability to the electorate.
