A fresh drive to strengthen county finances and improve workplace discipline is underway after County Secretary Philip Meli directed senior officials to develop a bold strategy aimed at transforming the county’s approach to generating its own revenue.

Speaking during a high-level administrative meeting, Meli instructed Chief Officers and Directors across departments to urgently formulate a comprehensive plan to re-engineer the county’s own-source revenue collection system.

He said the initiative is critical to reducing reliance on external funding while ensuring sustainable service delivery to residents.

“We must rethink and redesign our revenue systems so that the county can fully realize its potential,” Meli said, urging departmental heads to collaborate in identifying new revenue opportunities while sealing loopholes that have historically undermined effective collection.

In addition to financial reforms, the County Secretary underscored the need for greater professional accountability within the public service. He directed staff to promptly complete and sign their performance appraisal forms, noting that the process is essential for assessing productivity and strengthening service delivery.

Mr. Meli also reminded employees to uphold workplace discipline by reporting to their duty stations on time and maintaining consistent attendance.

“Efficiency in our offices directly reflects the quality of services we offer the public,” he said. “Every officer has a responsibility to be present, accountable, and committed to their duties.”

The directives signal a broader push by the county administration to strengthen governance, improve transparency in revenue management, and foster a results-driven culture within the public service.

Once finalized and implemented, the proposed strategy is expected to significantly boost local revenue streams while enhancing operational performance across county departments.