Annex 7: Budget Annex 8: Background information on the Joint Service Council for Planning and Development (JSCPD) for West Bethlehem Background The JSCPD for West Bethlehem was established in March 2001 with technical assistance from the European Union. Its main purpose is to organize, manage and facilitate the planning and development of the southern and western area of Bethlehem Governorate. The JSCPD covers 19 village councils and serves about 60,000 inhabitants living in an area of about 120 square meters. The JSCPD bylaws have been approved by the Minister of Local Government. It recognizes the JSCPD as an independent, legal entity. The general assembly is composed of one representative from each of the nineteen village councils in the service area. The assembly members have equal voting power. They select nine members from the general assembly to act as the Administrative Board who supervise the work of the General Manager of the JSCPD. Institutional Framework The JSCPD has 9 employees (general manager, 3 engineers, accountant, administrative assistant, surveyor and 2 machinery drivers). The JSCPD organization structure includes the following departments: An Administrative and Financial Department An Engineering Department, with responsibility for supervising the implementation of engineering projects, reviewing building designs in the village councils and issuing building licenses. A Water and Wastewater Department, established in January 2011 that will plan and manage water supply and wastewater projects and services. The Italian Cooperation Program (Palestinian Municipal Support Program implemented by the “PMSP”) Ministry of Local Government (MLG) has supported the establishment of the Water and Wastewater Department (WWD) by purchasing essential furniture and office equipments, providing partial (30%)
Annex 7: Budget Annex 8: Background information on the Joint Service Council for Planning and Development (JSCPD) for West Bethlehem Background The JSCPD for West Bethlehem was established in March 2001 with technical assistance from the European Union. Its main purpose is to organize, manage and facilitate the planning and development of the southern and western area of Bethlehem Governorate. The JSCPD covers 19 village councils and serves about 60,000 inhabitants living in an area of about 120 square meters. The JSCPD bylaws have been approved by the Minister of Local Government. It recognizes the JSCPD as an independent, legal entity. The general assembly is composed of one representative from each of the nineteen village councils in the service area. The assembly members have equal voting power. They select nine members from the general assembly to act as the Administrative Board who supervise the work of the General Manager of the JSCPD. Institutional Framework The JSCPD has 9 employees (general manager, 3 engineers, accountant, administrative assistant, surveyor and 2 machinery drivers). The JSCPD organization structure includes the following departments: An Administrative and Financial Department An Engineering Department, with responsibility for supervising the implementation of engineering projects, reviewing building designs in the village councils and issuing building licenses. A Water and Wastewater Department, established in January 2011 that will plan and manage water supply and wastewater projects and services. The Italian Cooperation Program (Palestinian Municipal Support Program “PMSP”) implemented by the Ministry of Local Government (MLG) has supported the establishment of the Water and Wastewater Department (WWD) by purchasing essential furniture and office equipments, providing partial (30%)
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