Subdistrict council functions clarified

Subdistrict council functions clarified

From Warta Kota

With reference to the letter to the editor published in Warta Kota on Aug. 2, questioning the function of subdistrict councils (Dekel), we would like to explain as follows:

Dekel were set up on the basis of Law No.34/1999 on the provincial administration of Jakarta, with the aim of assisting the subdistrict head to perform executive duties in a transparent, democratic and public-oriented manner.

In carrying out council activities, each Dekel member receives a monthly honorarium of Rp 500,000, starting from the date of installation, as stipulated in Gubernatorial Decision No.125/2001.

The public complaint about the lack of information on Dekel job descriptions should not have been made because the councils have existed for around four years and their functions should therefore be familiar to the public.

In addition, Dekel have been engaged in regular meetings and dialogs, in which their members exchange views with local citizens on a variety of local matters, including the responsibilities of their members.

MUHAYAT Chief Spokesman Jakarta Provincial Administration Jakarta