Departments & Units
The Assembly delivers its mandate through the following departments and units. Select any one for its profile and full core functions.
Central Administration Department
The Central Administration Department coordinates the overall activities of the Assembly and provides administrative support for effective governance and service delivery. It ensures the implementation of Assembly decisions, manages human resources, records, and public relations, and serves as the link between the Assembly and stakeholders.
Finance Department
The Finance Department is responsible for managing the Assembly's financial resources in accordance with public financial management regulations. The Department oversees revenue mobilization, budgeting, accounting, expenditure control, and financial reporting.
Planning Unit
The Planning Unit coordinates the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development plans and programmes within the Municipality. It supports evidence-based decision-making and ensures that development interventions align with national and local development priorities.
Physical Planning Department
The Physical Planning Department is responsible for land use planning and spatial development within the Municipality. The Department prepares planning schemes, advises on land management issues, and ensures orderly physical development.
Works Department
The Works Department provides technical support for the planning, construction, maintenance, and management of public infrastructure. It supervises infrastructure projects to ensure quality, safety, and sustainability.
Agriculture Department
The Department of Agriculture promotes agricultural productivity, food security, and sustainable farming practices. It provides extension services to farmers and supports livestock, crop production, and agribusiness development.
Social Welfare and Community Development Department
This Department promotes social inclusion, community empowerment, and the welfare of vulnerable groups. It implements programmes that improve livelihoods, protect children's rights, and support persons with disabilities.
Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit
The Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit promotes public health through sanitation management, disease prevention, food hygiene inspections, and environmental cleanliness initiatives.
Budget Unit
The Budget Unit coordinates the preparation and implementation of the Assembly's budget. It ensures efficient allocation of resources and monitors budget performance to support the Assembly's development objectives.
Internal Audit Unit
The Internal Audit Unit provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of the Assembly's internal controls, risk management, and governance systems. It helps promote accountability and transparency in public resource management.
Procurement Unit
The Procurement Unit manages the acquisition of goods, works, and services in compliance with Ghana's Public Procurement Act. The Unit promotes transparency, value for money, and fairness in procurement processes.
Statistics Department
The Statistics Department collects, analyzes, and disseminates statistical data to support planning, policy formulation, monitoring, and decision-making within the Municipality.
National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO)
NADMO coordinates disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within the Municipality. It works with communities and stakeholders to reduce disaster risks and protect lives and property.