In his welcome address on the occasion of the swearing in of the newly appointed Assembly Members of the 7th Assembly held on the 7th February, 2017 at the Assembly Hall of the New Juaben Municipal Assembly, Alhaji Mahammadu Azonko congratulated appointees and added that there is no doubt that appointees would succeed in discharging their duties in line with the objectives of the President, Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo and make the Municipality a better place to live.

He also entreated all appointees to learn the new Local Government Act 2016 Act 936 and the Standing Orders of the Assembly to enable them function effectively.

The Appointees were sworn-in by His Lordship Richard Mac Kogyapwah after which they introduced themselves to the house.

Out of a total number of Twenty-four (24) appointees, Twenty-two (22) appointees were present for the swearing–in.  There were fourteen (14) male appointees and eight (8) females present.

In a vote of thanks delivered on behalf of the government appointees, Hon. Josephine Osafo assured the house that the appointees would use their knowledge to support the development in the Municipality.

The Presiding Member; Michael Boadi Sarpong further urged all Assembly Members to carry their Act and Model Standing Orders documents at every meeting since it serves  as a stool that will help them in their deliberations.  He also urged Assembly Members to serve the Municipality in love and unity and seek clarification on issues to avoid any misunderstandings.  

He further advised them not to be seen as lords over their members but rather put the interest of the country first for this will only help achieve the purpose for which they were appointed by the President.  

This would only deepen the democracy which the country has practiced for decades.