Vision Statement of Obuasi East District Assembly

Obuasi East District Assembly is the central institution within the district responsible for planning, implementation and management of development programmes and projects. The Assembly exercises deliberative, legislative and executive functions. They have been established as structures to which they are assigned with the responsibility of integrating political, administrative and development resources to achieve more equitable allocation of power and wealth at the district.

The Vision Statement of Obuasi East District Assembly is “To become an excellent socioeconomic development service provider which promotes environmentally friendly society in the district.

Mission Statement of Obuasi East District Assembly

Obuasi East District Assembly exists “To facilitate improvement in the quality of life of the people in the district by providing transformational and accountable leadership that affords equal opportunity for all in the local economy through the provision of basic social amenities and services for socio-economic development within the context of good governance”.

Functions of Obuasi East District Assembly

The District Assembly was created as a pivot of the administrative and development decision making body in the district and the basic unit of Local Government Administration. Subject to the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), the District Assembly shall exercise political and administrative authority in the District, provide guidance, give direction to and supervise all other administrative authorities in the district.

Section 12 (3) of Act 936 prescribes the functions of the Assembly as follows:

a. be responsible for the overall development of the district;
b. formulate and execute plans, programmes and strategies for the effective mobilisation of the resources necessary for the overall development of the district;
c. promote and support productive activity and social development in the district and remove any obstacles to initiative and development;
d. sponsor the education of students from the district to fill particular manpower needs of the district especially in the social sectors of education and health, making sure that the sponsorship is fairly and equitably balanced between male and female students
e. initiate programmes for the development of basic infrastructure and provide municipal works and services in the district;
f. be responsible for the development, improvement and management of human settlements and the environment in the district in co-operation with the appropriate national and local security agencies, be responsible for the maintenance of security and public safety in the district;
g. ensure ready access to courts in the district for the promotion of justice; h. act to preserve and promote the cultural heritage within the district; i. initiate, sponsor or carry out studies that may be necessary for the discharge of any of the duties conferred by this Act or any other enactment

Core Values of Obuasi East District Assembly

Core values are fundamental to the performance of the District Assembly. They influence the thinking and performance of staff towards the stated vision. Obuasi East District Assembly operates on the following core values for effective development:

 a. Accountability
b. Client-Oriented
c. Creativity d. Diligence
e. Discipline
f. Equity g. Integrity
h. Innovativeness
i. Timeliness
j. Transparency