The FFR remained the Assembly’s reference document for revenue collection, revealing the charges, fees, and rates fixed and imposed by the Assembly.

Mr. Anthony-Solo Adotevi, the Chairman of Finance and Administration, Sub-Committee of the Assembly, in a welcome address on Monday, stated that the programme would enable both parties to achieve a common understanding in relation to budget and fee fixing resolution processes.

He said: “Our budget preparation and financial management processes are becoming more engaging and consensus oriented. This calls for the involvement of as many people as possible.”

Mr. Adotevi, who expressed high optimism at the sessions, further urged all participants to take the process very seriously as he worked hard to have an enhanced participation in subsequent meetings.

Mr. Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive for the area who formally opened the session, expressed belief that they would find a common ground that underscored the importance the Assembly attached to the views and opinions of the public in the delivery of its mandate.

“This very much aligns with President Mahama’s Reset Agenda where we are enjoined to do things differently, where we make citizens buy-in a core component of our development agenda in other to carry them along.”

Mr. Dagba also indicated that their outfit had taken some actions in recent times such as revenue mobilisation and constant surveillance on commercial activities at the Akatsi Main Market which received massive commendation.

Mr. Bismark Kofi Kuyole, the Municipal Budget Analyst, said that their interactions would enhance the bond between the Assembly and its stakeholders, particularly the business community.

He is expected to expose participants to the assembly’s key expenditures on programmes and projects accrued from the revenue generated by the assembly over the year under review.

The ten-day workshop would also discuss issues affecting business operations and those of the Assembly, with each day devoted to discussing specific areas of concern.

Entities participating include Service/filling stations, financial institutions, tourism Facility operators, and pharmaceutical companies. Others are Artisans, Transport Unions, Market women, and Lotto operators.

Assemblies are barred from collecting revenue on any item that was not contained in their fee- fixing document.

When the FFR is approved by the General Assembly, it is published in the national gazette and it becomes a bylaw.