WARDS and villages are the most fundamental units of the country, and ward and village administrative bodies are organizations that interact directly with the public on a daily basis and carry out administrative functions, thereby playing an important role.
Administrative bodies at the ward/village and township levels, which work in closest contact with the public, must strive to possess a clear understanding of the rules, regulations, laws, and fundamental principles of administration established by the State. In addition, administrative organizations must be free from corruption, and systematic training should be provided to ensure they become capable and effective institutions.
Across Myanmar, there are 330 townships. According to data from December 2019, there are 3,470 wards and more than 13,590 village-tracts, which were formed with 63,214 villages. Altogether, there are 17,809 wards and village-tracts nationwide. In carrying out administrative functions at the ward or village-tract level, the Towns Act (1907, Burma Act No 3) and the Village Act (1907, Burma Act No 6), which were enacted during the colonial period, were previously applied. However, at present, administration is being conducted in accordance with the Ward or Village Tract Administration Law (2012, Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No 1).
For residents within a ward or village tract, the relevant ward or village tract administrator must carry out administrative responsibilities in accordance with applicable administrative laws, including submitting reports to the township administrator to obtain the necessary support to effectively perform their duties. In doing so, to ensure that work processes are smooth and efficient, it is essential to study, learn, and thoroughly understand the relevant laws.
Under these laws, community administrative bodies, residents, township administrative authorities, and the township police force must work together in unity to ensure peace and stability, the rule of law, and systematic development within communities. Any involvement in one or more of the four forms of corruption by responsible officials can disrupt the balance of community administration. A community administration that is not free from corruption not only loses the respect and trust of the people but also tarnishes the image of the government serving the nation.
That is why ward/village and township administrative bodies, which live among the people and interact with them on a daily basis, should strive to strengthen their capacity and avoid corruption in order to earn the trust, reliance, respect, and goodwill of the public.
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