{"id":96630,"date":"2026-06-21T15:50:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T15:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/brikama-council-approves-incentives-for-traditional-leaders"},"modified":"2026-06-21T16:15:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T16:15:40","slug":"brikama-council-approves-incentives-for-traditional-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/brikama-council-approves-incentives-for-traditional-leaders","title":{"rendered":"Brikama Council Approves Incentives for Traditional Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Brikama Area Council (BAC) has approved a new initiative to strengthen local revenue mobilization by involving traditional leaders in the collection of property rates throughout its jurisdiction.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The decision was taken during the Council\u2019s Monthly General Council Sitting held on 16 June 2026, according to a statement published on the Council\u2019s official Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the resolution, the Council endorsed a recommendation from its Finance Sub-Committee to formally include Alkalolu (village heads) and Seyfolu (district chiefs) in efforts to mobilize revenue generated from property rates.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Council, the move is intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of property rate collection while fostering stronger collaboration between local authorities and the Council.\u201cThe Council resolved to include Alkalolu and Seyfolu in the mobilization of value property rate revenue. This recommendation was presented to Council members by the Finance Sub Committee with the objective of enhancing efficient and effective revenue mobilization under this revenue head, while also strengthening the relationship and collaboration between local authorities and the Council,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>To encourage active participation by traditional leaders, the Council also approved a performance-based incentive scheme tied to revenue generated through their efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Under the arrangement, Alkalolu will receive an incentive equivalent to five percent of the revenue mobilized through their coordination, while Seyfolu will receive 2.5 percent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Council further resolved that an incentive of 5% for Alkalolu and 2.5% for Seyfolu shall be allocated from the revenue mobilized through their coordination and efforts,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>The Council\u2019s management and staff have since called on local authorities to embrace the initiative and work collectively to improve revenue collection across the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn light of this development, the Management and Staff of the Council urge all local authorities to diligently implement this new responsibility entrusted to them and to work collaboratively towards improving revenue collection for sustainable regional development,\u201d the Council stated.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative forms part of the Council\u2019s broader efforts to strengthen internally generated revenue and support sustainable development programs within the West Coast Region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. 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