SMALL MALAITA CONSTITUENCY: November 2013

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

New orders for more solar units are being made. It is hoped that this year the remaining households and churches will be supplied. As before, these will be distributed according to the name lists that have been submitted to the SMC Office

Rokera PSS – Power project

As reported in the previous quarter, the electrical wiring to classrooms, dormitories, staff houses and other school buildings was incomplete. It appeared the electrician who was contracted by the Energy Division of the Ministry of Mines, Energy & Rural Electrification made a mess of this job even after he was paid the entire project funds. Besides, not long after its installation, the generator has had to undergo repairs and maintenance. This is another example of the level of inefficiency emanating from corrupt practices in project implementation at the line ministry level. Hon R Hou has expressed his concerns and total dissatisfaction with this outcome to the Ministry and demanded that this job be completed under 2013 budget under that Division. The Ministry has since started looking for another contractor to finish the job.

Project Deliveries

In March, the SMC Office chartered LC Santos for delivery of project materials around the Constituency. Loaded with materials for church buildings, tourism projects, agriculture projects, community water supply & sanitation projects, schools, households, clinics, sea transportation projects, and other community projects, the LC Santos began unloading at Sarawasi village in Zone 1. These materials are for funding of projects in respect of fiscal year 2012. Due to the procedural delays within line ministries, despite being submitted since May 2012, these projects only went through for payment in December last year.

As a matter of the procedure, as soon as the annual Budget is passed by Parliament, it is incumbent on all line ministries to submit their detailed programs of activities to support their respective development budgets to the Ministry of Development Planning. Only after the Ministry of Planning endorsement can line ministries start spending their development budget allocations. Failing that, no development budget may be spent and development programs may not be implemented. Sadly, there are signs that the delays experienced last year may be repeated again this year: so far there has been no indication from the important ministries of Agriculture, Culture & Tourism and Forestry if their respective development budgets have been endorsed yet by the Ministry of Development Planning. This is a serious delay and we are pursuing this matter with the respective ministries.

UPDATE DEVELOPMENTS

Development News

New Afio Wharf (Matangasi) Development

After signing of the contract with the Land Acquisition Officer and the Land Surveyors, acquisition and survey work started. A three months notice – to 26 August) was lodged and field work was completed in July. Other technical work to follow include property valuation and engineering assessment and scoping before actual designing and costing. However, these components of the process will take some time.

Liwe IP

Like The new Afio wharf site, the SMC Office is progressing similar work on Liwe IP. As is already well known, this particular project is not featured in the SI national development program because of the ongoing claims that the project is being funded under Israeli assistance to Malaita Province. Nevertheless, Hon Rick N Hou has initiated the acquisition of the land parcels as the SMC contribution towards this important proposal. He said when the acquisition and registration of those land parcels is completed, he would then hand them over to the land owners. after that it would be up to the Liwe Land Trust Board, Malaita Chazon Development Authority and the Malaita Provincial Government to liaise with the State of Israel as to how Liwe IP project will proceed.

In March Hon R Hou had a meeting with the Liwe Land Trust Board – primarily to get an update on the land acquisition process and other outstanding work on that project. It appeared that the land acquisition of Liwe land has to be redone again because previous work organized by the Malaita Chazon Authority was incomplete. In order to sort that out, and with the aim to have the land properly acquired, Hon R Hou signed an agreement of engagement with the Land Acquisition Officer and the surveyor to complete the work in 2013. While this is an important project for the constituency, it is not featured in the national government development plans.

Afio Economic Growth Centre (EGC)

Engineering assessments and designing of the EGC and Township remain to be done. Road construction at Afio should begin before end of the year. Hon R N Hou has had numerous discussions with NRD and has submitted a number of proposals on the project including the plan to have an on-site project office for this project. However, this is still under consideration by the Ministry for Rural Development (MRD). In light of the newly recruited Directors in the Ministry, project management functions may be carried out directly from head quarters. Discussions with PS & Director of the MRD on EGC work program and activities continues.

Early in January 2013 a chiefs meeting convened by Hon R N Hou which was attended by chiefs, community leaders and representatives of Hoasitei Mwane, Korutalau Mweimwei, Korutalau Peine, Iolai Ramo and Kalapea land owning groups. As part of the Afio EGC, this meeting was primarily to reach agreement on an access road to the interior communities. Also in January another meeting with Matangasi Community Leaders and representatives of landowning groups met in Matangasi where there was unanimous agreement on the proposal to locate the new Afio Wharf at Matangasi.

Following the chiefs meeting in January, with coordination by Hon R N Hou MP, the appointed Task Force Group on the interior road access had a series of meetings in Honiara with Mr. S Lee of the Pacific Venture Group. Mr. Lee acknowledged the Task Force for their partnership in this important project and for their ground work in reaching agreement with land owning groups in Hoasitei Mwane, Korutalau Mweimwei, Kalapea and Korutalau Peine. Both sides agreed on several matters which form the basis for an MOU between the chiefs and Pacific Venture Ltd group. Work on this road has started with the aim to reach inland communities by the end of the year.

In March Hon R N Hou signed two contracts of engagement with the Land acquisition Officer and land surveyor for the acquisition of Matangasi and Liwe land sites. The payment of this technical phase will be made by the SM Constituency Office. This work expected to be completed with the handing over of perpetual estate titles to the respective land owning groups by the end of the year.

During the quarter, the SMC Office submitted its program of activities for Afio EGC to Ministry of Rural Development for funding. The program includes land mobilization activities, land negotiations and technical work such as land acquisition, project administration and other related technical work.

Parasi

Resumption of air services to Parasi is looking possible with the signing of the new MOU between the principal land owning groups in May. Led by Mr. C Honiola and Mr. Abraham Hauiasi this low key ceremony was a very important milestone towards resumption of air services.

VISITATIONS

Constituency Tours

Intensive preparations and other administrative arrangements for the 2013 Constituency visit resulted in a number of meetings organized in Zones 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 during May and June. The main thrust of these meetings was to bring updates on SMC development projects and programs, as well as a general awareness on government business. In the initial program meetings were scheduled for 29 May at Walande in Zone 4, 30 May at Fouele in Zone 5 and for 31 May at Roapu in Zone 6. However, due to the passing away of late Chief Peter Wate, the planned meeting for Walande could not be convened. This is being scheduled for a later date.

On 2 June, meeting was held at Tarapaina for Zone 2 communities and on 3 June Hon R Hou convened meeting at Waiaha for communities in Zone 1.

The meetings went very well and all who attended were satisfied with the conclusions. Hon R N Hou also had other “unscheduled” meetings including with community leaders at Matangasi on 4 June where he made clarifications on matters relating to the acquisition of the land for the new Afio Wharf developments. That same day he travelled to Paeni where he met with the Camp Manager and other community leaders on the road constructions from Paeni to Tapaa Tewa. On the whole there is some progress; however many issues remain.

Immediately after New Year’s Day, Hon Rick N Hou, accompanied by Mrs. Rachel L Hou and a team of men and women visited several village communities in Ward 23. The visit which began on 2^nd and ending 5^th of January 2013 covered Tapaa Tewa, Ooumatawa, Halehau and Matangasi communities. At each of those communities, Hon R N Hou took the opportunity to discuss with chiefs and community leaders matters of interest to the people. At Ooumatawa he facilitated the chiefs and leaders meeting during which they discussed and agreed on the interior access road. In Matangasi the Community Leaders met to discuss and agreed on the proposal to relocate the new Afio Wharf at Matangasi. Other infrastructure projects were also discussed.

MORE Development News

Development News

New Afio Wharf (Matangasi) Development

Liwe IP

Afio Economic Growth Centre (EGC)

Parasi

ROAD NETWORK

Road Network

During the quarter Hon Rick Hou initiated discussions with the land owners on renovation work on the first segment of the old ring road around the island. As planned the first segment is the Matangasi /Parasi segment. Hon Rick Hou plans to focus on the next segment Parasi/Suupeine. Already he has secured SIG funding for the first segment and now awaits engineering assessments to be carried and hopefully the contractor will sign contract with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) for work to start before end of this year.

Work on the interior access road is also progressing by the logging operator from Paeni. However, of late, this has been hampered by road blocks. This is expected to continue as logging operations in the area is already becoming source of contention among resource owners.

In keeping with procedures new zone committees were elected – which saw some new members in some of the committees. Early in January both the old and new chairs were called to attend DC meetings at the SMC HQ in Afio, when two meetings of the DC were convened on 8^th and 9^th January. The old DC met first which reviewed the SMC 2012 program of activities: including the 2012 Budget outcomes, Project deliveries and the 2012 – 2015 Infrastructure Development Program. The new DC met after which it considered and approved the 2013 Budget and the revised 2013 – 2015 Infrastructure Development Program. The details of these outcomes have been finalized and will be posted on the SMC Blog. Hon R N Hou returned to Honiara on 10 January 2013 by speed boat.

ZONE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, 2013

2013 Zone Committees & List of Members

Zone 1: Suuroto: Eliote/Herepaa

Vincent Akohiria - Chairman

Peter Karei - D/Chairman

Chris Arai - Secretary

- Member

Zone 2: Raroisuu: Haunasi/Waihurai

Augustine Maneisia – Chairman

Mario Arararua -D/ Chairman

Consly Iamaa - Secretary

Peter Araiasi - Member

Puara - Member

Joe Rurapaina - Member

Zone 3: Aulutalau/Apasaro (Otepaina/Pulue)

Lesley Waihunu – Chairman

Jerry Mwaro – D/Chairman

Gabriel Maesiroma – Secretary

John Pikui – Member

John Hugo – Member

Saunioku - Member

Zone 4: Aaba: (New Veli/Walande/Lelenga)

Fred Dauburi - Chairman

Gordon Iro - D/ Chairman

Barnabas Uiapani -Secretary

Ridley Hou - Member

Rex Awaohu - Member

Ben Wate - Member

Zone 5: Asimeuri: Elite/Oo/Fanelei/Roone

Meshach Awarana - Chairman

James Wate - D/Chairman

Laban Lole - Secretary

Marvin Wala - Member

Robert Tehena - Member

Joe Leo - Member

Zone 6: Pweu Esi: (Herani/Saa)

Nick Maaramo - Chairman

Joshua Rahe -D/ Chairman

Roland Hirumae - Secretary

Pattson Polahi - Treasurer

Edwin Wate - Member

James Rahemola - Member

Zone 7: Suupeine: (Rota/Tapaatewa/Liwe)

Robert Hicks - Chairman

Mathew Ngaro - Secretary

Philip Tookia D/Chairman

Johnstill Housanau - Member

George Roroi - Member

Augustine Helo - Member

Zone 8: Hoasiteimwane: (Tereari/Oriore)

Willie Hulanga - Chairman

Alick Maehau -D/Chairman

Edmund Maumeu - Secretary

Peter Houramo - Treasurer

Joe Houani - Member

Joseph Waria - Member

Zone 9: Asimae: (Tetele/Weisusu)

Laban Laemwane - Chairman

Joash Pisanau -D/Chairman

Esaiah Waio - Secretary

Martin Haneisalo - Treasurer

Moses Wateeisi - member

Daniel Ahukela - Member

Zone 10: Highlands: (Heraniesi/Kulukulumae)

Rev Apollos Garnett – Chairman

Samuel Uheli – D/Chairman

George Waa – Secretary

Ishmael Hulanga – Treasurer

Luke Umerue – Member

Peter Ngarohonimae – Member

Guidelines on Application of Funding

Guidelines on Application of Funding for Community, Family & Personal Assistance

Section I: Background

All constituencies in Solomon Islands are allocated equal amounts (regardless of geographical or population size) of financial resources each year by the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the Republic of China –Taiwan (ROC). Previously, the management and application of all these funds were left entirely to the discretion of the Member of Parliament (MP). In recent years, some progress towards better governance, accountability and more transparency have been achieved in the management of Constituency Development Funds. Further progress is expected when a bill will be introduced in Parliament which will ensure the management and control of these Funds is at an arms-length from the MP.

An important policy objective of the new Constituency Development Plan is that resources should be applied to address community-wide and real capital development purposes instead of using them for day-to-day recurrent expenditures. History has shown that using these funds for recurrent-type of expenditures has not produced the desired development impact: if anything, it has unfortunately forged the “beggar-thy-neighbour” society. It is therefore critical that drastic measures be now taken to change the past practice and attitude.

These Guidelines have been drafted with that mind. We have to make a choice between what should be recurrent and capital expenditures. In 2013, the policy emphasis is towards capital and human resources development needs.

Section II: Sources & Budget Allocations

Direct Grant funding for constituency development comes from the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the Republic of China – Taiwan (ROC). In 2013, both governments will be allocating financial resources to constituencies through NINE grant funds. All these funds are to be administered by the Ministry for Rural Development (MRD). Of these, SIX are SIG-funded (totalling $2.7 Million), and the other THREE are ROC-funded totalling $1.0 Million. These are listed below:

1. SIG-funded Funds ($2.7 Million)

a) SIG Rural Livelihood Fund ($1.5 Million). This Fund fully SIG funded. It caters for development projects that advance the livelihood of rural communities and families. Under the 2013 SMC Budget, allocations have been made for completion of the Solar Lighting Project ($400,000); the Small Mala Shipping contribution ($100,000). The majority of this funding goes towards a new initiative, the Rural Housing Scheme ($1.0 million

b) SIG Rural Water supply & Sanitation Fund ($200,000). This is an SIG funded fund. In the 2013 Budget this is allocated to assist communities in the construction or maintenance of their rural Water Supply systems ($100,000) and Sanitation Programs ($100,000).

c) SIG Constituency Fisheries Enterprises ($200,000). This fund used to be administered by Fisheries. It is to cater for income generating projects in the fishing sector.

d) SIG Economic Growth Centres – Afio EGC Development ($380,000). An SIG-sourced funding, this is a new funding in the 2013 budget. This fund is committed to land mobilisation, establishment of the Afio EGC Project office and other Afio EGC-related activities.

e) SIG Support to Constituency Development – SMC Administration ($100,000). A new SIG fund, this will cater for the administration and secretarial services of the SMC Office.

f) SIG Constituency Rural Health Centre ($400,000). A new SIG Fund in 2013. This is a subvention to the Afio Area Health Centre to assist with nursing care in rural clinics in Small Malaita as well as rehabilitation to capital works at the Afio Area Health Centre.

2. ROC-funded Funds ($2.0 Million)

a) ROC Millennium Development Fund ($400,000). This fund is aimed to advance health & medical, education and training needs in the rural communities. In terms of the SM Development Plan, under the 2013 Budget, four areas will be targeted: School fees ($200,000); Youth Volunteers scheme ($100,000); assistance in capital projects in health aid posts ($40,000); and assistance to school capital projects ($60,000).

b) ROC Micro Projects Fund ($200,000). This ROC-funded fund is earmarked for income-generating projects in the rural communities. Under the 2013 SM Development Plan, priority will be given to the agriculture sector.

c) ROC Rural Community Support Fund ($400,000). This ROC-funded fund is for community development projects initiated by rural communities and selected by the MP. For 2013, the Budget will cater for administration, sports and other community projects.

3. SIG Ministerial Grants ($1.08 Million)

Apart from the direct grant funds described above, under the 2013 National Budget, the SIG has allocated further funding - through various line ministries – towards Constituency-based activities. These funds will be administered by the ministries concerned. These are listed below by their respective ministries:

a) Agriculture – grant for coconut rehabilitation ($300,000), cocoa rehabilitation ($300,000) & cattle ($200,000).

b) Education & Training – grant funding in respect of Constituency Scholarship Award ($200,000).

c) Culture & Tourism – funding towards eco-tourism and other rural-based tourism projects ($400,000)

d) Forestry – funding towards Downstream Processing ($240,000) and Out-growers’ Subsidy ($340,000)

e) Home Affairs – Church Assistance ($200,000) – to cater for assistance towards local churches capital projects.

f) Mines & Energy – this grant is earmarked towards Rural Renewable Electrification ($200,000). This allocation is for the completion of the Rokera PSS power project and to assist with CE Fox Community HS.

g) Women, Youth and Family Affairs ($200,000) – fund for Women, Youth and Children programs in the constituency. Application will depend on the need of community and endorsement by the Constituency Office.

Section III: Guidelines for the use of SIG-sourced Grant Funds ($2.7 Million)

The following Guidelines have been established to facilitate the use and application of the various funds aforementioned. The use of funds – both for community and households – will be initiated by a request. All requests must comply with their individual guidelines. As a general rule, requests with evidence to prove the person/household/community are already making own efforts, will be considered favourably. The individual Guidelines are described in this section.

In terms of the 2013 Budget, the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is providing for SIX (6) funds for constituency activities.

1. SIG Rural Livelihood Fund ($1.5 Million)

Under the 2013 Budget, provision was made for THREE Allocations: i) the Rural Housing Scheme ($1.0 Million), a new initiative for the SMC; ii) Solar Lighting ($400,000) for completion of this project; and iii) SM Shipping contribution ($100,000) as token contribution towards the purchase of a new boat. These two allocations will be applied directly for the stated purposes at the discretion of the MP. Guidelines to the new Rural Housing Scheme are described below:

a) Rural Housing Scheme ($1.0 Million)

This Scheme is introduced in 2013 for the first time. Eligibility and priority will be given to unemployed families and households in our rural villages. Access is by filling (all parts to be filled) the Rural Livelihoods Fund application form. The Scheme will be applied on the principle of “shared-responsibility”: both the applicant and the SMC Office will share the cost of building the house. It is a partnership program where applications will be considered on the basis of “sweat equity” and the genuine situation of the applicant’s need for accommodation relative to the rest of the community. As the SMC Office will rely very much on them, the Zone committee and community leaders must use best judgement in the matter of selecting priority families and households. It is important that the applicant must contribute towards the building of his/her house. The Applicant’s contribution includes timber materials and labour. The Scheme will provide hardware materials: nails, roofing iron and ridge capping.

The house is of a standard house plan of not more than 3-bedrooms – the building plans are provided with the materials listing of timber and hardware materials. The house is of basic structure from flooring, walls and roofing, including iron roofing. Construction and supply of materials will be done in three stages: a) timber materials on site; b) construction of structure: floor to roofing; and c) roof covering & finishing. Supply of hardware materials will be provided upon written verification by the Zone Committee Chairman of the completion of each stage. Window materials, house furnishing, plumbing etc will be at the owner’s expense.

This program is implemented as a pilot this year. There will be no special cases. However, any changes to the Scheme may be accepted only with the approval of the Constituency Office.

2. SIG Rural Water supply & Sanitation ($200,000)

This is to assist communities in the rehabilitation and construction of new water supply and sanitation programs.

a) Water supply ($100,000)

This is to assist rural communities either in the construction of new or maintenance of their water supply systems. Access is by way of filling out an application form for Rural Livelihoods Fund. All parts of the application form must be completed before submission to the SMC Office.

b) Sanitation ($100,000)

This funding is to assist rural community sanitation programs. Access is through filling out the Rural Livelihoods Fund application form. All parts of the form must be completed before submission to the SMC Office.

3. SIG Constituency Fisheries Enterprises ($200,000). This fund used to be administered by the Ministry of Fisheries. It is to cater for income generating projects in the fishing sector. Access is through filling out the Micro Projects application form. All parts of the form must be completed before submission to the SMC Office.

4. SIG Economic Growth Centre – Afio EGC Development ($380,000). An SIG-sourced funding, this is a new funding in the 2013 national budget. Under the SMC 2013 Budget, this fund is committed to various activities related to the development of Afio EGC-related, including land mobilisation, land acquisition, establishment of the Project office, appointment of consultant engineers and other Afio EGC-related activities. Implementation of this program will be in conjunction with the MRD and the SMC Office.

5. SIG Support to Constituency Development ($100,000). Also a new SIG fund, under the SMC Budget, this will cater for the administration and secretarial services provided by the SMC Office.

6. SIG Constituency Rural Health Centre ($400,000). Another new SIG Fund in 2013. This is a subvention to the Afio Area Health Centre to assist with nursing care in rural clinics in Small Malaita, including the rehabilitation to capital works at the Afio Area Health Centre. Implementation of this program will be jointly administered by the MRD and the SMC Office.

Section IV – Guidelines for the Use of ROC Grant Funds ($1.0 Million)

In 2013 ROC will be providing for THREE (3) funds towards constituency activities.

1. ROC Millennium Development Fund ($400,000). This fund is aimed to advance health & medical, education and training needs in the rural communities. In terms of the SM Development Plan, under the 2013 Budget, FOUR areas will be targeted. These are described below:

a) School Fees Assistance ($200,000). The allocation is to complement funding which is administered by the Ministry of Education. To qualify, the following conditions must be satisfied:

(i) Priority: Children of rural-based unemployed parents/guardians;

(ii) Institutions: Local and in-country training institutions;

(iii) Bracket: Secondary: F4-F7 only; Post-secondary: RTC, SICHE, USP & UPNG local campuses;

(iv) Maximum number: Up to 2 students per household/family;

(v) Maximum amount: Up to half of the year’s fees for College and above

(vi) Requirements: An authentic offer of place/proforma invoice from the school; names of parents, village & Zone; endorsement by ZC or community leader.

b) Youth Volunteers scheme ($100,000). This allocation will be administered directly by the SMC Office to meet expenses in running the Volunteer Scheme. In 2013, activities are expected to increase with the commissioning of nearly 80 volunteers last year in several communities.

c) Health Aid Posts ($40,000). This is to assist communities in health aid posts capital projects – either with new projects or renovations work. Access is through filling out the MDF application form. All parts of the form must be completed before submission to the SMC Office. Disbursement will depend on availability of funds.

d) School capital projects ($60,000). This is to assist communities in their schools capital projects. Access to this fund is by filling in the MDF application form. All parts of the form must be completed before submission to the SMC Office. Disbursement will depend on availability of funds.

2. ROC Micro Projects ($200,000)

In the 2013 Budget, priority is given to the agriculture sector, especially to existing farmers as an incentive to those who have already invested their own capital and have demonstrated a personal commitment into that investment. Provincial Agriculture staff will facilitate the statistics and profiling of projects to assist in deciding on applications. The SM CO will also conduct its own spot visits to project sites/locations.

Access to this fund is by filling in the ROC Micro Projects application form. All parts of the form must be completed. Disbursement will depend on availability of funds.

3. ROC Rural Community Support Development Fund ($400,000)

This fund caters for various needs initiated by rural communities. In the 2013 Budget the following allocations have been provided:

a) SM Constituency Office ($150,000). This is to cater for the running cost of the Office

b) MP’s Discretionary Fund ($80,000). To allow some flexibility for the MP to select from community initiatives for community-based projects. Requests must be in writing and must show proof of own effort in self-help activities. Requests must be endorsed by Zone Committee Chairman concerned.

c) Sports & Recreation ($80,000). In 2013, the priority is on hosting of the SM Mini Games. Other sporting activities in the Constituency may be considered. Requests for assistance must be in writing and must show proof of funds raised, other planned activities and programs pertaining to the tournament. Each request must be endorsed by Zone Committee Chairman concerned.

d) Constituency Visits & Consultations ($50,000). To cater for MP’s constituency tours and meetings with community leaders.

e) Zone & Development Committees ($40,000). This provision is for the operations of these two committees. Implementation is done directly by the Office in consultation with the Chairmen.

Section V – Guidelines for the Use of SIG Ministerial Grants

In 2013 there are SEVEN (7) different grant funds that are derived from line ministries for constituency development activities. These are described below:

1. Ministry of Agriculture: this funding is towards coconut rehabilitation ($300,000); cocoa rehabilitation ($300,000) and cattle ($200,000). Access is through filling out the Micro Projects application form. All parts of the form must be completed. SMC Office will submit endorsed project applications to the Ministry for their approval and payment.

2. Ministry of Education & Training: grant funding ($200,000) to assist with human resources training. Access is the same as applied under section III (B) 1 (i).

3. Ministry of Culture & Tourism: grant funding for rural-based tourism projects ($400,000). Access is through filling out the Micro Projects application form. All parts of the form must be completed. SMC Office will submit endorsed project applications to the Ministry concerned for their approval and payment.

4. Ministry of Forestry: funding towards Downstream Processing ($240,000) and Out-growers’ Subsidy ($340,000). Access to Downstream Processing is through filling out the Micro Projects application form, while the Out-growers’ Subsidy is administered directly by the Ministry. SMC Office will submit endorsed project applications to the Ministry concerned for their approval and payment.

5. Ministry of Home Affairs: grant funding for Church Assistance ($200,000) towards local church projects & missions. Consideration will be given to self-help projects/activities and proof of effort. Requests must be made in writing to the SMC Office and must be vetted by senior pastor or senior parish priest of the area concerned. Requests must have the endorsement of the respective Zone Committee Chairman. Projects are then submitted to the Ministry concerned for their approval and payment.

6. Ministry of Mines & Energy: grant funding for Rural Renewable Electrification ($200,000). Under the 2013 Budget, this allocation has been earmarked for completion of the Rokera PSS power project and assists with CE Fox CHS. To be administered with the Ministry.

7. Ministry of Women, Youth and Family Affairs: grant funding ($200,000) to assist with Women, Youth and Children development programs. Requests must be made in writing to the SMC Office and must have the endorsement of the respective Zone Committee Chairman. Endorsed projects are submitted to the Ministry concerned for their approval and payment.

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