Finalisation of Arandis Town Council Office Bearer Elections

The Arandis Town Council concluded the Office Bearer Elections on 22 May 2024, finalising the constitution of the Management Committee, which had remained incomplete since December 2024.

This finalisation was carried out in accordance with Section 21(1)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act No. 23 of 1992), which stipulates the election of members to the Management Committee by the local authority council.

The elected members of the Management Committee are as follows:
-Chairperson: Cllr. Cecilie Haobes (UDF)
-Member: Cllr. Rita Hoeses (IPC)
-Member: Cllrr. Erastus Kandenge (IPC)

It is to be noted that no Deputy Mayor was elected during this process.

The Honourable Mayor, Barnabas Kambara delivered the following remarks:

”Your Worship, Magistrate Salionga,
Fellow Honourable Councillors,
Our CEO, Mr. Stanley Norris
All Executive Management Members of the Local Authority
Staff members

A very good and glorious morning to you all,

Firstly, I am grateful to God who has entrusted us all with the task of leadership.
Secondly, I thank the political parties that have come together to finally constitute our Management Committee. It is a remarkable and selfless collaboration amongst the mature leaders of the opposition parties. Now is the time to hit the ground running and face the greatest challenge ahead for service delivery as the electorate demands services and accountability from us all more than ever. ATC ONE TEAM, ONE TEAM ATC, ARANDIS IS FOR US ALL. LET US MAKE OUR A-TOWN ARANDIS GREAT.
Thirdly, we all have unique capabilities and distinct leadership styles, it should be harnessed and synergized, and we should embrace change whenever it is required for better and greater outcomes. No one should ever feel entitled to hold position or title at the expense of service delivery to the community – that is selfish and destructive tendency and should be resisted by all means. True leadership is not about position or power; it is about purpose, empathy, and the responsibility we hold to uplift and empower our community.

In conclusion, let us embrace leadership and take it as a privilege and an opportunity to serve our community with dignity and respect. May we all strive to embody the spirit of service in our actions, ensuring that we leave a legacy of compassion and positive change for generations to come.
Let us work together as a team and deliver the promises we have made to the people for they are watching with Eagles’ eyes.
I THANK YOU”

The election proceedings took place at the Swakopmund Magistrate Court under the supervision of Magistrate S. Salionga