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A new Oversight Committee has been appointed to review social housing and grant applications in Tobago, aiming for enhanced transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
Secretary of Settlements, Public Utilities, and Rural Development Ian Pollard officially appointed committee members at the division's main office on Monday. The committee's mandate includes identifying and resolving inconsistencies in the housing and grant application processes. The committee is being chaired by Jimmy Sylvester, Social Intervention Officer. It comprises diverse professionals: social workers focusing on community needs, a legal officer ensuring compliance, a land management expert overseeing property assessments, probation officers supporting vulnerable populations, an engineer evaluating structural integrity, and a secretary facilitating smooth operations.
According to a release on the Division’s social media pages, the multidisciplinary approach aims to prioritize housing for those most in need, integrate community perspectives, and optimize resource utilization.
This is part of the Division’s mandate to provide sustainable and affordable housing for Tobagonians.