MALAWI 10. MZUZU CITY COUNCIL CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE ANALYSIS mzuzucity.gov.mw or mzuzucitycouncil.mw Mzuzu City Council has two different website links on its X account and Facebook page. Neither links are functional. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information Does the website contain the following: 1. Up-to-date information? 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? 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X The Facebook page contains up-to-date information. X The physical address and email address are provided on the Facebook page. X X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? Total score: 4/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to the Mzuzu City Council: What notable challenges is Mzuzu City Council facing in the enforcement of by-laws, including street-vending and payment of bills? What is the council doing to deal with the challenge of street vending? How often does the council update its website and/or social media platforms? What is Mzuzu City Council’s 2023-2024 budget, and how much has been allocated to road construction/ rehabilitation? How much did the council generate through city rates and other income-generating initiatives during the 20222023 financial year? y y y y y n = 20 Yes 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 52 No Partial Additional information Public relations officer.