The Fes-Meknes region is currently experiencing a significant administrative alert, following strict directives issued by the regional governor and local officials. These instructions emphasize the necessity for authorities at various levels to meticulously investigate the activities and management of associations that depend on public funds. This proactive measure particularly targets organizations involved in crucial sectors such as school transportation and social services, in light of alarming indicators suggesting management irregularities and potential corruption.
Available data indicates that these investigations were initiated after the emergence of the phenomenon known as "managed families," where specific individuals linked by familial ties dominate the executive committees of these associations. This concentration of power in roles such as presidency, treasury, and general secretariat has transformed these organizations from platforms for civic engagement into family-run entities that benefit from public support.
This initiative is a direct response to a central communication from the Ministry of the Interior, which has placed under scrutiny allegations of "conflicts of interest" involving several councilors and elected officials. These individuals are suspected of exploiting their positions to direct financial support and contracts toward associations in which they are members or that are managed by their immediate relatives. In this context, the territorial administration has emphasized the importance of enforcing strict legal procedures, including the possibility of dismissal for anyone found involved in such practices, based on the provisions of Article 65 of the Organic Law on Local Governments.
In a preemptive move to prevent any political exploitation of public funds, authorities have urged local councils to adopt a dual-session system in the ongoing May meetings. This directive aims to postpone the approval of grants and agreements allocated to associations currently under investigation, ensuring that suspicious budgets are not passed as the upcoming legislative elections approach.
This corrective campaign aims to cleanse the school transportation sector, particularly in the regions of Taza, Sefrou, and Taounate, from the grips of family exploitation and political patronage, ensuring that public support reaches its rightful beneficiaries free from favoritism and party loyalties.
As reported by ardbladi.com.
