Dear Editor

I AM reading that Linden has appointed a junior mayor and junior councillors too.

The junior mayor is in the person of student Devon Beckles.

The idea was birthed as it was recognised the struggles councillors face and have to cope with following LGEs, where they have no experience, knowledge or training in the execution of their functions.

The idea is priceless, and should be considered and emulated in other municipalities.

Kudos to the Linden municipality for this bold initiative.

Shamshun Mohamed