MCSF spokesperson, Dumisani Nkomo told the Zimbabwean that the forum will not accept a provincial assembly without legislative powers.
"The role of the current provincial structure in the draft constitution is more of a coordinating organ that a executive one. We want an executive provincial assembly with powers to prosecute and control the natural resources in respective provinces .Anything short of that will not be acceptable," said Nkomo.
Nkomo said before deciding whether to urge their members to endorse or reject the proposed draft constitution, the forum will first of all articulate their views and lobby at the second all stakeholders' conference.
Nkomo said MCSF members will this week convene a crucial meeting where the civic society groups are expected to come up with a clear position on the issue.
"Our main thrust is devolution of power, public finances and the truth commission. We are aware that other civic organisations are busy addressing other issues in the draft constitution," he said.
Over 400 delegates are expected to attend the meeting. The consortium formed early this month by like-minded civic society groups, is aimed at advocating for the inclusion of devolution of power into the new constitution.
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