Section 271: Committees of provincial and metropolitan councils
Constitution of Zimbabwe
For the better exercise of their functions, provincial and metropolitan councils may establish committees but each such committee must be presided over by a member referred to in section 268(1)(c).
[Section substituted by s. 18 of Act No. 2 of 2021]
Insight on Committees of Provincial and Metropolitan Councils
This provision empowers provincial and metropolitan councils to create specialized committees to enhance their governance effectiveness. The key restriction is that these committees must be chaired by indirectly elected council members (those who come from local authorities within the province), rather than directly elected officials. This ensures that committee leadership maintains strong connections to local governance structures, promoting a bottom-up approach to provincial administration.