Though poor in performance does not mean they are stupid, only they just have not understand the concept of public services, Ahok said.Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Deputy Governor of Jakarta Basuki Tjahaja Purnama said only 40 percent of heads of sub-district and kelurahan, the lowest level of government administration, in Jakarta have good performance as public administrators.
The remaining 60 percent camats,heads of sub-district areas and lurah, head of kelurahan have poor record, Basuki, better known as Ahok, said here on Thursday.
Some of the camats and lurahs have been selected through tenders and the rest through promotion.
Ahok, however, said he believed all of the camat as and lurahs are clever and intelligent people.
Though poor in performance does not mean they are stupid, only they just have not understand the concept of public services, he said.
"They lack understanding of the concept of public service. The main duty of lurah and camat is to serve the public," the outspoken deputy governor said.
He said many camat and lurah could not carry out their duties well as they lack of concern for the public interest.
"They have been too long being in the `safe zone` as civil servants especially as camat and lurah that they have lost the feeling of concern for the people," he added.
He said those showing poor performance will be given time until the end of this year to improve their performance.
He said the city administration plans to select candidates to take up the posts of camat and lurah. (*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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