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“Minister”meansthe Minister responsible for public worksandtransport;

“financial  year”meansaperiodbeginning1stAprilofeachyearandending on31stMarchof the followingyear;

“Directorate”meansthe RoadsDirectorate establishedunder section3;

“Director-General”meansthe Director-Generalappointedunder section 10

(1);

“contractor”means  a personorbodyof personswhoundertakesor which

undertake toexecuteandcomplete constructionworks;

“Board”meanstheBoardof Directorsestablishedunder section5;

“bestpractice”meansadesirable andappropriate standard,process,

procedure,methodorsysteminrelationtothedeliveryprocessandinthe life cycle of fixedassets;

InthisActunlessthecontextotherwise requires-

2.

Interpretation

come intooperationonthe dateofitspublication inthe Gazette

ThisActmaybecitedastheRoadsDirectorateAct,2010andshall

1.

ShorttitleandCommencement

Enacted  bytheParliamentof Lesotho.

AnActtomakeprovisionfortheestablishment  oftheRoadsDirectorateas

abody responsiblefortheplanning,developmentandmaintenanceofroads asdefinedintheregulationsandcarrying         outofqualityassuranceforall roads.

TheRoadsDirectorateAct,2010

ACTNO.16OF2010

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inthe custodyof theDirector-General.

The Directorate shallhave a commonsealwhichshallbekept

(3)

mayperformanyother dutyimposedonitandexercise

anyother power conferredonitunder thisAct.

(f)

maydoor performanysuchactsasarenecessaryor

incidentaltothe achievementofthe purposesof the

Directorate;and

(e)

mayacquire,holdanddisposeof movableand

immovableproperty;

(d)

shallsue or besuedinitscorporate name;

(c)

shallhavepowertoenter intocontracts;

(b)

isabodycorporate withperpetualsuccession;

(a)

The RoadsDirectorate -

(2)

There isestablishedabodyknownasthe RoadsDirectorate.

(1)

3.

Establishmentof theRoadsDirectorate.

“supportstaff”meansanyofficer fromthemanager’sleveldown;

“senior staff”meansanyofficer abovethemanager’slevel;

“register”meansa register of contractorsreferredtoundersection4(1)(1);

“Principal  Secretary”  means  the  Principal  Secretary  for  the  ministry

responsible forpublicworksandtransport;

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improvedpublic sector deliverymanagement;

(ii)

improved  industry  performance,  efficiency  and

effectiveness;

(i)

determine andestablishbestpracticesthatpromote-

(k)

promote,  establish  and  endorse  uniform  and  ethical

standardsthatregulateactions,practicesandprocedures ofpartiesengagedinroaddevelopmentandmaintenance

contracts;

(j)

promote  and  supportthe   development  of   the   road

constructionindustryinLesotho;

(i)

setandenforceroadstandardsacrossthecountryand

carryouttechnicalandperformance auditsfor all roads;

(h)

preparestrategic roadnetworkdevelopmentplans;

(g)

carryouttrafficcountsandmonitorroadconditionson

anyroad,asandwhennecessary;

(f)

procure  and  manage  contracts  for  development  and

maintenanceofprojects;

(e)

plan,designandimplementroadmaintenanceprograms

for allroadsunderitsjurisdiction;

(d)

prepare  proposals        and        designs                for  construction           and

upgradingof  allroadsunder itsjurisdiction;

(c)

plan,developandmaintainallroadsunderitsjurisdiction

andcarryoutqualityassurance for allroads;

(b)

implementgovernmentpolicyonroads-relatedissues;

(a)

The Directorate shall-

(1)

4.

Functions  of theDirectorate

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ensure mitigationofnegative environmentalimpacts

fromroadconstructionandrehabilitate affectedareas,in accordance withenvironmentalguidelines;

(r)

identifyandselecta suitable placeonlandfromwhichto

source materialsuchasquarrynecessaryfor construction andmaintenance of roadsunderitsjurisdictionand requesta relevantauthoritytosetaside suchland forthat purpose;

(q)

determine andmake recommendationstothe Ministeron

theneedtodeclare corridorsfor roadnetworkasselected developmentareas;

(p)

determine andmake recommendationstothe Ministeron

theneedtodeclare roadreservesandbuildingrestrictions alonganyroad;

(o)

acquire andprotectlandearmarkedfor roadnetwork

development;

(n)

construction   and

road

of

methods

labour-based

maintenance;

equipment-based  and

training   in

technical

provide

(m)

categorisedcontractors;

contractors  and  maintain  a  register  of

road

of

classification

and

assessment

undertake

construction

(l)

labour absorptioninthe roadconstruction

industry;

(bb)

developmentof smallandlarge scale road

contractors;

(aa)

socialandeconomic objectives,including-

(iv)

procurementandmanagementreform;

(iii)

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Amember of the Boardshallvacateofficeif he-

(4)

periodof three years.

Membersreferredtoinsubsection(2)(f)shallholdofficefora

(3)

fourrepresentativesoftheprivatesectornominatedby

theprivatesector;

(f)

the Executive Secretaryof the  RoadFund;and

(e)

the PrincipalSecretaryfor  the Ministryof Finance and

DevelopmentPlanning;

(d)

the PrincipalSecretaryfor the Ministryof Local

Government;

(c)

the Director-Generalof the RoadsDirectorate whoshall

Be the secretaryof the Board;

(b)

the PrincipalSecretaryfor  the Ministryresponsible for

public worksandtransportwhoshallbe  a chairperson.

(a)

The Boardshallconsistof-

(2)

The Directorate shallbe governedbya Boardof Directors.

(1)

5.

TheBoardof Directors

intoconsiderationtheprovisionsofthe RoadsAct,1969.

The Directorate shall,incarryingoutitsfunctionsunderthisAct,take

(2)

implementtheprovisionsofthe RoadsAct,1969.

(u)

protectallroadsandroadfurniture andensure cost

recoveryfromoffenderswhodamage roadfurniture;

(t)

recommendtothe Minister the tollingof anyroad

referredtoinparagraph(b);

(s)

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majorityof votesof the memberspresentandvoting.

AnyissuebeforetheBoardinitsmeetingshallbedecidedbya

(3)

hisabsence,othermemberspresentshallelectfromamongstthemselvesa

personwhoshallpreside.

TheChairmanshallpresideatallmeetingsoftheBoard,andin

(2)

thebusinessofthe Directorate mayrequire.

The Boardshallmeetatleastfourtimesayear andwhenever

(1)

6.

Meetingsof theBoard

thissectionbefore histerminoffice expires,anorganisationshallnominate

anotherpersontofillthevacancyfor the remainingterm.

Where a nominatedmember vacatesoffice inaccordance with

(6)

referredinsubsection(2) (f) if itisnecessaryintheinterestofthe effective

performance ofthe functionsof the DirectorateunderthisAct.

The Minister mayterminate the nominationof a member

(5)

dies.

(g)

voluntarilyresignshisofficebya writtennoticetothe

Minister;or

(f)

hasbeenabsent,withoutleave ofthe Board,fromthree

consecutive meetingsof the Board;

(e)

hasbeenconvictedofa criminaloffence andsentencedto

imprisonmentwithoutanoptionof a fine;

(d)

hasneglectedhisdutiesunder thisAct;

(c)

becomessophysicallyormentallydisabledthathis

disabilityrendershimincapable ofdischarginghisduties asthe member of the Board;

(b)

becomesbankrupt;

(a)

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may  be  determined  by  the  Minister  in  consultation  with  the  Minister

responsible for finance.

MembersoftheBoardshallbepaidsuchallowancesorexpensesas

8.

Allowancesandexpensesof MembersoftheBoard

appointsenior managementof the RoadsDirectorate.

(h)

allroadsof

submitproposalsforroadinvestmentson

nationalimportance;

(g)

advise the Minister onpolicyissuesintheroadsector,

maintenanceanddevelopmentplanning;

(f)

ensure implementationof approvedroadstandards;

(e)

set  priorities  for  road  maintenance  and  approve  road

maintenanceprogrammes;

(d)

formulate,fortheMinister’sapproval,strategiesforthe

roadnetwork;

(c)

monitor the activitiesof the RoadDirectorate;

(b)

oversee the implementationof governmentpolicyon

roadsrelatedissues;

(a)

The functionsof theBoardshallbe to–

(1)

7.

Functions  of theBoard

SubjecttothisAct,the Boardmayregulateitsownprocedure.

(6)

membersof the Board.

Thequorum atameetingoftheBoardshallbetwothirdsofthe

(5)

eventof equalityof votes,he shallhave a castingvote.

Apresidingmembershallhaveadeliberativevoteandinthe

(4)

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inabilitytodischargehisfunctionsunder thisActdue to

theinfirmityof  mindor body.

(b)

grossmisconduct;or

(a)

Generalonthe adviceof the Boardfor -

The Minister mayterminate the appointmentofthe Director-

(6)

three monthsnotice,inwriting,tothe Minister.

The Director-Generalmayresignfromholdingofficebygiving

(5)

theMinister mayprescribe withthe adviceof the Board.

The Director-Generalshallhave suchtraining andexperience as

(4)

years.

The Director-Generalshallholdoffice fora periodof three

(3)

Act,be  answerable tothe Board.

The Director-Generalshall,inperforminghisdutiesunderthis

(2)

Minister onthe advice of the Board.

There shallbe a Director-Generalwhoshallbe appointedbythe

(1)

10.

Appointment of theDirector-General

section  commits  an  offence  and  is  liable  on  conviction  to  a  fine  not

exceedingtenthousandMalotiorimprisonmentforaperiodnotexceeding twoyearsorboth.

Amemberwhofailstodisclosehisinterestpursuanttothis

(3)

recusehimselffromthedeliberationsordecisionsoftheBoardwithrespect

tothatmatter.

Amemberwhohasanyinterestpursuanttosubsection(1)shall

(2)

consideredbytheBoardshall,assoonaspossibleafterthecommencement

of  a  meeting,disclosetothe  Board  thenature  of  theinterestandsuch disclosure shallbe recordedinthe Minutesof the Board.

AmemberoftheBoardwhohasaninterestinamatterbeing

(1)

9.

Disclosure ofInterest

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ensuring  that   all   aspects  of   the   management  and

organisationarekeptunderreviewandthattheyenable bestpossibleperformanceof the Directorate;

(k)

the managementof the procurementof assetsand

servicesfor the Directorate;

(j)

managementbythe Board;

strategic

to

subject

employees

Directorate’s

the

themanagement,organisation,controlanddisciplineof

(i)

organisationandmanagementoftheassetsandresources

allocated;

(h)

enteringintoprocurementcontractsinaccordancewith

internalprocedures;

(g)

theimplementationof the approvedplans,includingthe

achievementofperformance targets;

(f)

thepreparationandsubmissionofthecorporateplans,

strategicplans,businessplansandassociatedbudgetsto the                Road    Directorate        Boardand              the       Minister   for

approval;

(e)

personnelmanagementanddiscipline of  employeesof

the  Directorate;

(d)

proper managementof the Directorate’sproperty,

(c)

planning,execution,monitoringandcontrolofthe

Directorateoperations;

(b)

overallcontrolof technical,financialandadministrative

activitiesofthe Directorate;

(a)

The Director-Generalshallbe responsible for the following:

(1)

11.

Functions  of theDirector-General.

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determine the termsandconditionsof service of thestaff of theDirectorate.

The  Board  shall,  on  the  advice  of  the  Director-General,

(3)

effective andefficientoperationof the Directorate.

The Director-Generalmayappointsupportstaff forthe

(2)

Directorate  who

Director-General.

Board  may  employ,  on  merit,  any  senior  staff  of  the

shall  be  under  the  administration  and  control  of  the

(1)     The

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staff.

Employmentof

responsible forthe day-to-dayrunningofthe Directorate.

(r)

promotingpublic confidence intheprofessionalismand

qualityof  the Directorate’sservicesandmanagementof the roadnetwork;and

(q)

contributing  to  the  development  and  formulation  of

policyandstrategic plansfor the roadsector and ensuring thattheDirectorateisinapositiontoimplementchange

expeditiouslyandefficiently;

(p)

preparation  of  an  annual  report  and  audited  financial

statements  for  submission  to  Parliament  through  the

Minister responsiblefor public worksandtransport;

(o)

regular  reporting  to  the  Board  and  advising  it  upon

request,  with   regard   to  any  matter  related  to   the managementandadministrationof the Directorate;

(n)

liaisingwiththe Boardandother fundingagenciesin

respectof anyfinancialmatter affectingthe Directorate;

(m)

providing  the   Principal  Secretary  for   the   Ministry

responsiblefor  publicworksandtransportandtheBoard withinformationtoenableperformance tobe monitored;

(l)

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theprovisionsof thisAct.

The Minister maymake Regulationsforthe carryingintoeffect

(1)

15.

Regulations

anyothermoniesthatmaybepayableorvestedinthe

Directorate  in  respect  of  any  matter  incidental  to  its purpose.

(e)

moniesloaned,donatedor grantedtothe Directorate by

anyInternationalOrganisation;and

(d)

feesprescribedfor servicesprovidedunderthe Act;

(c)

fundsallocatedfromthe RoadFund;

(b)

moniesappropriatedbyParliamentfromthe consolidated

fund;

(a)

Fundsofthe Directorate shallconsistof the following-

14.

Fundsof theDirectorate

subsection(2)shallbelaidbefore Parliamentthreemonthsaftertheclose of

the financialyear.

Areportpreparedandsubmittedtothe Minister intermsof

(4)

AuditAct,1973shallauditbooksof accountsofthe Directorate.

The Auditor-Generalor anauditor authorisedbyhimunder the

(3)

financialyear,prepareandsubmittotheMinister,afinancialreportanda

reportonthe operationsandactivitiesoftheDirectorateduringthatfinancial year.

The   Director-General  shall,  within  two  months  after  the

(2)

recordsof assets,liabilitiesandanyother transactionofthe Directorate.

The  Directorate  shall  keep  proper  books  of  accounts  and

13.   (1)

Directoratetokeepproperbooksof accounts