one of the Roles of a Water point committee 2.pptx

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1. Roles of a Water point committee To work closely together with other local leaders the maintenance of their water point. To ensure the water point surroundings clean. To report any water point breakdowns which are beyond the abilities of the caretakers. To mobilise water point beneficiaries to perform any task required at the water point. To report to other local leaders any misconduct directed at affecting the proper functioning of the water point. To hold meetings with other local leaders and beneficiaries to implement the agreed constitution. To encourage communities to undertake co-operative gardening if the water point has a good yield. To keep a record of water point beneficiaries, cleaning schedule and fees paid To keep safely records of water point meetings, money contributed and all work done at the water point by the community .

2. Role and responsibility of chairman-WUC Provide leadership to the management committee to enable it to fulfil its roles and this includes; Chair all WUC meetings Ensure all WUC records are probably maintained Ensure smooth running of WUC activities Enforcement of bylaws

3. Role and responsibility of Vice-chairman-WUC Chair all Water management meetings on behalf of the chairman Ensure all Water management records are probably maintained Ensure smooth running of WASH facilities Enforcement of bylaws

4. Role and responsibility of secretary-WUC Keep WASH records; To record minutes of all meetings To maintain members register To ensure that the water supply correspondence is correctly and efficiently attended to

5. Role and responsibility of treasurer-WUC To be responsible for all finance of the WASH Committees; Keep records of the WASH asset and finance To check all payments To sign all payment vouchers To ensure Banking of all monies received on behalf of the WMC

6. Role and responsibility of Community Health Mobilizers/Workers Ensure hygiene awareness session/campaign conducted in the community level Ensure the water point is clean/monitor hygiene level Promote safe drinking water at household Report cases of diseases outbreak in the community/water point

7. Role and responsibility of Water Operator- WMC Ensure the water facility are functional Conduct operation maintenance incase of breakdown Safeguard the water s/sanitation facilities against vandalism Report incase of misuse of water/sanitation facilities

8. Leadership-Exercise Group Exercise Divide participants into groups Ask each group to brainstorm on the following; Who is a leader? How do you identify a good leader? What are the qualities of a good leader? Name 5 leaders you like and list the reasons you like them. Each group to record the responses and present in a plenary session where the facilitator will bring out the aspects of leadership as discussed.

9. Qualities of a good leader Acceptability: A person who commands respect and self discipline. Has good interpersonal relation and meets minimum community norms of good conduct Job competence: Has good record of exemplary performance Ability to listen: Listens patiently for meaning and understanding Tolerance: Has ability to listen and accommodate dissenting views and constructive criticism Delegation: Willing and able share responsibility in order to build the potential of others Flexibility: Open to change and reason Self organization: Sets an example on personal orderliness Honesty: Can be trusted at all times Reliability: Is dependable on words, promise and deeds Impartial: is guided by fairness, truth and justice in making all decisions