MALAWI DETAILED FINDINGS 1. BLANTYRE CITY COUNCIL CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.bccmw.com The website is up-to-date and contains important information, including a copy of the Communication Strategy, which the council developed in response to the ATI Act. The council also has social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter), but these are not frequently updated. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information X There is no information on signed contracts. X Working hours are not supplied. Does the website contain the following: 1. Up-to-date information? X 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? X 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? X 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? X 5. Information on budget and expenditure? 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? X X X Mayor, chief executive officer, some councillors and other city council officials Total score: 14/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION A request for the following information was sent to Blantyre City Council: What notable challenges is Blantyre City Council facing in the enforcement of COVID-19 preventive measures? What is the council doing to deal with the challenge of street vending? How often does the council update its website and social media platforms? What is Blantyre City Council’s 2020-2021 budget and how much has been allocated to road construction? How much did the council generate through city rates and other revenue-generating initiatives during the 20192020 financial year? y y y y y n = 20 1. Yes Is there an official, who is designated to take and respond to information requests? RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE 64 X No Partial Additional information Public relations manager