ZIMBABWE 6. MUTARE CITY COUNCIL CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE ANALYSIS No website Although Mutare City Council does not have a website, it has vibrant social media accounts (Facebook and X) that are regularly updated. The council is featured on the website of the Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ). n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information 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? X 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? X 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? X 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? X 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 Total score: 0/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to Mutare City Council: Please share information on the last term budget and how the funds were spent. How much did the City of Mutare get from the Devolution Fund, and what funds were allocated? What is the current stage of the urban renewal project? Who is spearheading the project, and how much have they invested? y y y n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information 1. Is there an official, who is designated to take and respond to information requests? X 2. Did the organisation reply within 21 days? X 3. Did the organisation respond to the request for information? X 4. Does the organisation publish their procedures for handling information requests? 5. Did the organisation provide all of the requested information? X They shared the 2023 budget process feedback report. 6. Did the organisation provide written reasons for the refusal of information? X The request for information was granted. 119 The public relations officer received the request. X