A group of 50 officials from the Aïn Hedjar mairie in Algeria's Bouira province have submitted a request to the wali and prosecutor general, calling for an investigation into the alleged mismanagement of social funds. The officials, representing various departments, claim that the mairie's commission for social works has not provided any benefits to contributors in over a decade. They also assert that the commission's bureau has not presented a financial or moral report since its renewal.
The officials, who are also supported by the SNAPAP union section, express concerns about the lack of transparency in the management of social funds. They note that despite monthly contributions from officials and elected members, no benefits have been distributed. The request also mentions that the maire has refused to validate the renewal of the social works commission's bureau, which was elected in January in the presence of the president of the APW and the maire.
The officials criticize the maire for not signing the final minutes of the assembly, which is required by law. This has prevented the new bureau from assuming its duties. A SNAPAP union representative stated that the maire initially authorized the assembly and was present during the election but later changed stance and refused to sign the final document.
The officials are demanding that the authorities intervene to resolve the situation. They are also considering going on strike to draw attention to their concerns. The Gendarmerie nationale d'Aïn Hedjar has initiated an investigation into the matter following a judicial instruction.
According to the officials, the social works commission's bureau was renewed twice, but no report was made public. They argue that this lack of transparency undermines the principles of the Algerian Republic. The maire's office has not provided a response to the allegations.
The Aïn Hedjar mairie is located about 10 kilometers west of Bouira. The officials' request has been submitted to the relevant authorities, including the wali, prosecutor general, and the head of the local Gendarmerie brigade. An investigation is underway to determine the facts surrounding the alleged mismanagement of social funds.
The outcome of the investigation and the response from the authorities remain to be seen. The situation highlights tensions between local officials and the mairie over the management of social funds.
Key points
- Algerian officials accuse Aïn Hedjar's mairie of opaque management of social funds.
- The officials claim that no benefits have been distributed to contributors in over a decade.
- An investigation by the Gendarmerie nationale d'Aïn Hedjar is underway.
