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Sunyani West Municipal Assembly inaugurates five councils

In a significant step towards enhancing Local Governance and participatory democracy at the local level, the Sunyani West Municipal Assembly has inaugurated Five (5) of its Councils in a separate gathering to kick start their operations. while efforts are been made to get the rest inaugurated.

Date Created : 5/21/2025 : Story Author : ghanadistricts.com

The inaugurated Councils were the Fiapre Urban Council, Nsoatre Urban Council, Koduakrom Town Council, Dumasua Urban Council and Chiraa Urban Council.

Each of the Council was made of Fifteen (15) Members comprising of elected Assembly Members and Unit Committee Members in accordance with the Local Government Act (Act 936) and Urban, Zonal and the Town Councils and Unit Committees Establishment Instrument, 2010, L.I 1967.

The Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Gordon Domayele, who guide the members through the model standing orders for the Councils emphasized on the integral relationships between the Councils and the Municipal Assembly, noting that their operations are interdependent.

He stated that an effective, efficient and vibrant councils play vital role in the country’s governance system by enhancing citizens participation in the decision-making process and policy formulation and implementation at the local level, thereby promoting inclusivity, transparency and accountability in governance.

To enable the councils work effectively, the MCD stated that the Assembly had ceded some of its revenue collection responsibilities to the councils after which 50% of whatever they would collect would be given to them to run their offices and other mandatory activities which they would require to render accounts to the Assembly.

He outlined the core functions of the Councils such as Supporting revenue mobilization, providing recommendations and inputs into the Assembly’s plans and budget, protecting the environment from pollution, engaging regularly with Chiefs and Community members etc.

In his address, the Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Kwasi Asante Boateng (ESQ) said the inauguration of the councils represent a renewed dedication to effective local governance with a clear focus on community involvement and sustainable development.

He admonished the councilors to work assiduously and prioritize their community development and assured that the doors of the Assembly are always open for deliberations that would gear towards the development of the Municipality.

On his part, the Presiding Member, (PM) Mr. Attah Kwasi Dognekoh Snr, advised the councilors to always perform their duties as stipulated in the Local Governance Act and work in unity to avoid creating challenges in the discharge of their duties to be able to serve their people well.