CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

The Central Administration Department is the Secretariat of the Municipal Assembly and is responsible for the provision of support services, effective and efficient general administration and organization of the Municipal Assembly.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resource Department is responsible for providing human resource planning and development of the Assembly and also develop capacity of staff to deliver quality services. This Department’s services and operations also include human resource auditing, performance management, service delivery improvement, upgrading and promotion of staff. It also includes Human Resource Management Information System which ensures frequent update of staff records through electronic means, guaranteeing efficient and good salary administration, facilitation of recruitment and selection as well as postings of competent staff to fill available vacancies at the Municipal Assembly.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department is responsible for the sound financial management of the Assembly's resources. The Finance Department keeps and publishes statements on Public Accounts; keep receipts and custody of all public and trust monies payable into the Consolidated Fund; facilitate the disbursement of legitimate and authorized funds; (prepare financial reports at specific periods for the Assembly; prepare payment vouchers and financial encumbrances; undertake revenue mobilization activities of the Assembly and make provision for financial services to all departments in the Assembly.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

The Education, Youth and Sports Department of the Assembly is responsible for preschool, special school, basic education, youth and sports, development or organization and library services at the Municipal level. The Department assist in the formulation and implementation of policies on Education in the Municipality within the framework of National Policies and guidelines.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH   

The department of Health at the Municipal Assembly level consists of the office of the Municipal Medical Officer of Health and the Environmental Health Unit. The Department assist to formulate, plan and implement Municipal health policies within the framework of national health policies and guidelines and provide reports on the implementation of policies and programmes relating to health in the Municipal Assembly. The health directorate facilitate activities relating to mass immunization and screening for diseases treatment within the municipality whilst the Environmental Health Unit assist among with the removal and disposal of refuse, filth and carcasses of dead animals from any public place. In sum, the department assists in efficient management of clinical care, community health care and environmental health service in the municipal infrastructure, to clean the Municipal hospitals and CHPs Compound.

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

The Agriculture Department assist in the formulation and implementation of agricultural policies for the Municipal Assembly within the framework of national policies; submit report on the implementation of policies and programmes to the Municipal Assembly. The Department undertakes extension services for farmers, promotes small scale irrigation in the municipal and encourages improvement in livestock breeding. They also assist in developing early warning signs for animal diseases.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL PLANNING

The Department of Physical Planning at the District level manages the activities of the Department of Town and Country Planning and the Department of Parks and Gardens. The Department advises the Assembly on national policies on physical planning, land use and development; co-ordinate activities and projects of departments and other agencies including Non-Governmental Organizations to ensure compliance with planning standards; assist in preparation of physical plans as a guide for the formulation of development policies and decisions and to design projects in the district; advise on setting out approved plans for future development of land at the municipal level; assist to prepare a Municipal Land-Use Plan to guide activities in the municipal; undertake street naming, numbering of house, property valuation and related issues.

SOCIAL WELFARE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Social Welfare and Community Development Department assists the Assembly to formulate and implement social welfare and community development policies within the framework of national policy. The Department facilitates community-based rehabilitation of persons with disabilities; assist and facilitate provision of community care services; facilitate the registration and supervision of non-governmental organizations and their activities within the municipality; assist to organize community development programmes to improve and enrich rural life.

DEPARTMENT OF WORKS

The Department of Works of the Municipal Assembly is a merger of the Public Works Department, Department of Feeder Roads and Municipal Water and Sanitation Unit, Department of Rural Housing, and the Works Unit of the Assembly. The Works Department assist the Assembly to formulate policies on works within the framework of national policies; advise the Assembly on matters relating to works in the municipality; assist to prepare tender documents for all civil works projects to be undertaken by the Assembly through contracts or community initiated projects; the unit facilitate the construction, repair and maintenance of Public buildings and facilities in the Municipality; advise on the construction, repair, maintenance and diversion or alteration of the course of any street; assist to inspect projects undertaken by the Municipal Assembly with relevant Departments of the Assembly; provide technical and engineering assistance on works undertaken by the Assembly.

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY

The Department of Trade, Industry and Tourism shall, under the guidance of the Assembly deal with issues related to trade, cottage industry and tourism in the municipality.  The Department assists in the formulation of policies on trade and tourism in the municipality within the framework of national policy and guidelines; facilitate the implementation of policies on trade, industry and tourism in the municipality; advise the Municipal Assembly on issues related to trade and industry in the municipality; assist in sourcing funding to support the implementation of  programmes and projects to promote trade and industry in the Municipality; facilitate the promotion and development of small scale industries in the Municipality; advise on the provision of credit for micro, small-scale and medium scale enterprises; assist in offering business and trading advisory information services.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

The Department of Transport is to assist the Assembly formulate and implement policies on transport services within the framework of national policies. The Department shall.

(a) advise the Assembly on matters relating to transport services in the Municipality.
(b) prohibit or restrict the driving of general or any specified vehicles on specified roads or specified direction.
(c) regulate the use and conduct of public vehicles, including the routes and parking places in accordance with the Driver and other detail of Vehicle Licensing Authority Act (Act 569);
(d) provide for the identification of licensed vehicles. (e) license taxis, bicycles and motor bikes and prescribe fees to be paid.
(f) establish, acquire, and maintain transport services by land.
(g) maintain records of classified contractors and consultants in the transport services industry within the Municipality.
(h) prepare composite progress and annual reports on transport works in the Municipality.
(i) assist in the review of road designs by consultants for designated roads and.   
(j) establish, maintain, and control parks for motor and other vehicles.

URBAN ROADS DEPARTMENT

The Urban Roads Department exist to;  

(a) advise the Municipal Assembly on the formulation and implementation of Urban Road Policy in the Region.
(b) collect data for planning and development of the infrastructure in the Municipality.  
(c) establish and maintain a database on urban infrastructure in the Municipality.  
(d) register and maintain records of classified contractors and consultants in the urban road construction industry within the Municipality.
(e) facilitate the prioritization of works and preparation of annual plans for infrastructure works in the Municipality.  
(f) assist in preparation of tender documents and tender evaluation.
(g) prepare progress and annual reports on road works in the Municipality.
(h) provide input into the preparation of budget for road maintenance activities.
(i) monitor to ensure that funds from Road Fund and other sources are used for the designated roads in line with approved standards.
(j) assist with evaluation of road designs by consultants; and (k) facilitate capacity building of contractors and stakeholders in the Municipality.

DISASTER PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

The Disaster Prevention and Management Department assists in planning and implementation of programmes to prevent and/ or mitigate disaster in the Municipality within the framework of National policies and guidelines.