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CITY OF MUTARE

MAYOR’S PARLOUR

Civic Centre

P.O. Box 910, Mutare, Zimbabwe

Phone: (020) 64412    Fax: (020) 62656

Email: grange1992@hotmail.com

April 15, 2010

The democratically elected Council of Mutare, representing the residents and stake-holders of the City, is committed to conducting all Council business in a transparent and accountable manner with full public disclosure. In order to maximize development potential, attract donor assistance and partnerships and combat corruption, the Council is seeking to raise      funds for an in-depth professional audit of Municipal activities. Council is appealing to stake holders and other interested   parties to assist with financial contributions in order that the activities of Council can be widely scrutinized. Appropriate measures will be taken to correct the lack of accountability that still prevails and which is of concern to Council and       residents alike. This objective should be achieved without depriving the City of public funds required for service delivery.

The extent and ultimate success of the audit will depend on the funds raised. As the Mayor of the City, I am appealing to all    stake holders to contribute no matter how small the amount. Every contribution counts. The audit findings will be made       public and the full sum raised accounted for in press advertisements and public meetings. A separate bank account has       been opened by Kingdom Bank Mutare Branch; City of Mutare Donor Funds Account number 32099278.

Council has resolved to source quotes from at least three professional accounting firms to achieve this end.

The priorities are; a donor funds audit with report to contributing donors, a forensic financial audit of a specific area of        concern to Council, an audit of land sales and procedures and a human resources audit. If we can raise US$ 200 000          from this appeal the City will establish a strong platform of reform which will enable Council to serve Residents and Partners with renewed integrity.

Councillor Brian James

Mayor

City of Mutare