A recent report from the Court of Auditors highlights significant dysfunctions within the Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (ASER). The document criticizes in particular the lack of representation of certain members on the Board of Directors, the failure to renew the mandate of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the non-existence of a register of deliberations.
Incomplete composition of the Board of Directors
In violation of Decree No. 2000-1002 of December 19, 2000 amending Decree No. 99-1254 of December 30, 1999 establishing the composition of the Board of Directors, the Ministry of Local Authorities is not represented within this body. deliberating. In addition, employers’ organizations have not participated in Council meetings since 2019.
Non-renewed mandate of the Chairman of the Board of Directors
The mandate of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ASER, which expired in February 2011, has not been renewed since then, in contradiction with the provisions of decree n°2000-1002 of 19 December 2000.
Absence of register of deliberations
ASER does not have a register of the deliberations of the Board of Directors, as required by Article 12 of Decree No. 2009-522 of June 4, 2009 relating to the organization and operation of the Executing Agencies. This situation hampers transparency and monitoring of decisions taken by the deliberative body.
Recommendations for better governance
Faced with these shortcomings, the Court of Auditors formulates a series of recommendations to ASER, to improve its governance and administrative management. In particular, it recommends:
– Proceed with the appointment of the missing representatives within the Board of Directors.
– Renew the mandate of the Chairman of the Board of Directors as soon as possible.
– Establish a register of deliberations of the Board of Directors.
In conclusion, the Court of Auditors’ report highlights the need for more rigorous and more transparent governance within ASER. The Agency must imperatively correct the dysfunctions observed and implement the recommendations made by the Court, in order to guarantee sound and efficient management of its activities.
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