Public Works and National Housing Minister Saviour Kasukuwere has said former NMB chief executive James Mushore should not go above the proccedural appointment proccess but must be vetted in line with the Urban Councils Act, Local Government.
In an interview after a tour of Caledonia last Friday, Minister Kasukuwere commended the city fathers for sending Mushore on leave while the courts are dealing with his matter.
Minister Kasukuwere said the town clerk position required Government support.
He said he had not commented on the issue out of respect of the judiciary.
Minister Kasukuwere said he was happy council finally resolved not to dramatise and politicise the issue.
He said the decision to send Mr Mushore on forced leave would allow the smooth flow of business at Town House.
Meanwhile, the MDC-T has ordered its councillors to reverse the decision to send Mushore on forced leave.
The councillors face unspecified action from the opposition party if they resist.
They were made to sign affidavits at Harvest House on Thursday last week after sending Mr Mushore on forced leave without benefits, a month after his controversial appointment.
The former NMB chief executive is alleged to have been appointed without following laid down procedures.
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