Ghana Districts: A repository of all Local Assemblies in Ghana

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DCE reshapes deplorable roads at Amenfi Central

NCCE leads tree planting exercise in schools at Wassa Amenfi Central

Upper Amenfi Rural Bank Ltd holds 30th general meeting

Amenfi Central Assembly in talks for a fire service office

Wassa Amenfi Central Assembly approves President's nominee

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GOVERNANCE

Political and Administrative Structure

The Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), established the District Assembly as the highest political and administrative decision-making body of the District. The District Chief Executive (DCE) and the District Coordinating Director (DCD) are the political and administrative heads of the District respectively.

An elected presiding member chairs the General Assembly. The Assembly is made up of 32 Assembly Members of whom 21 were elected by voting and the President in consultation with the traditional authorities and other interest groups in the District appoint 11. The Amenfi Central District Assembly has Five (5) Area Councils, namely; Manso Amenfi, Juabo, Adjakaa-Manso, Achichire and Agona-Amenfi, which are all in good standing and contribute to the development of the District by helping in the generation of internal revenue.

The District Chief Executive chairs the Executive Committee (EC) of the Assembly. The District has 13 Decentralised Department that contribute to the smooth running of the District. The five statutory sub-committees are Finance and Administration, Development Planning, Works, Social Services, Justice and Security

Human Resource of the Assembly

The Human Resource of the Assembly is a key factor in the development of the District. The availability of the required number of staff with the relevant qualification and competence will ensure efficient implementation of policies, programmes and projects in the District.

Date Created : 3/21/2025 12:00:00 AM