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Performance Contract Assessment 2022

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Performance contract is a signed contract between the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCE) as the Government / Employers  and the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Co-ordinating Directors (MMDCD) as an agency which establishes general goals for the agency, set targets for measuring performance and provides incentives for achieving the set targets.

The assessment started today, Friday, 22nd July, 2022 at exactly, 8am with an entrance conference with the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and other Officers from the Assembly. Two Assessors, Mr. George Gyapani Ackah who was the team leader and Mr. Brian all from the Office of the Head of the Local Government Service (OHLGS).

The assessment went on smoothly until 12:30 pm when the programme came to an end.

PROGRAMME DETAIL

The assessment covers activities and programmes in 2021. Heads of Departments and Unit Heads of the Assembly brought their documents for the assessment.

CLOSING 

The programme came to an end with a short closing (exit conference) with the Municipal Chief Executive. The Assessors detailed the strength and weakness of the assessment and advised officers to organize requisite training for staff.

SMA First Ordinary Meeting For The Year 2022

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The First Ordinary Meeting of the Third Session of the Second Assembly of Suame Municipal Assembly was held on Thursday, 31st March, 2022 at the Assembly’s Conference Hall. The meeting was attended by the Municipal Chief Executive, all Honourable Members of the Assembly for the 18 Electoral Areas, Government Appointees, and all Heads of Decentralized Departments. The meeting was chaired by the current Presiding Member.

The agenda tabled for discussion were;

  • The constitution of the Seven (7) Sub-Committees
  • The Two (2) Committees of the Assembly
  • Deliberations on the Report of supply and installation of streetlights in the municipality.

FORMATION OF COMMITTEES AND SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE ASSEMBLY

The Committees of the Assembly were constituted with their Conveners nominated for the Third Session of the Assembly. A total of Seven Sub-Committees plus the Two (2) Committees of the Assembly namely; The Executive Committee and the Public Relation and Complaints Committee (PRCC) making a total of Nine (9) Committees formed.

FORMATION OF SUB-COMMITTEES

  1. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
  • JOSEPH SARFO –        CONVENER
  • JUSTICE COUNT ABBAN DUKER
  • ATTA OBENG BOAMAH
  • IDDRISU YAHAYA
  • ABUBAKAR ALHASSAN
  • RICHARD ADUSEI
  1. DEVELOPMENT PLANNING SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
  • ABUBAKAR ALHASSAN – CONVENER
  • AMPONSAH ABRAHAM
  • JOSHUA ANIN
  • OBOUR SIKA MANU
  • ABIGAIL OSEI TAWAIAH
  • ELVIS NYANTAKYI
  1. WORKS SUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS
  • YUSIF HAMID –        CONVENER
  • ALBERT FRIMPONG
  • ERIC OWUSU ANSAH
  • GABRIEL APPIAH
  • NANA BAFFOUR ADU GYAMFI KUMANIN
  • KWABENA FRIMPONG ASIAMAH
  1. JUSTICE AND SECURITY SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
  • HON GABRIEL APPIAH BEDIAKO –        CONVENER
  • HON YUSIF HAMID
  • GRACE DUAH AMPONSAH
  • ELVIS NYANTAKYI
  • GODFRED KOFI ADU
  1. ENVIRONMENTAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
  • PIUS ACHEAMPONG          –        CONVENER
  • ABRAHAM AMPONSAH
  • ALBERT FRIMPONG
  • ELVIS NYANTAKYI
  • RICHARD ADUSEI
  • IDDRISU YAHAYA
  1. SOCIAL SERVICES SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
  • ERIC OWUSU ANSAH –        CONVENER
  • KWADWO GYAMFI
  • KWABENA FRIMPONG ASIAMAH
  • THOMAS KOFI AGYEMANG
  • ABIGAIL OSEI TAWIAH
  • PIUS ACHEAMPONG
  1. TRANSPORT SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
  • ADU KOFI –        CONVENER
  • JOSEPH SARFO
  • TAIDU PEPRAH
  • JUSTICE COUNT ABBAN DUKER
  • ATTA OBENG BOAMAH
  • KOFI AGYEMANG THOMAS
  • OBOUR SIKA MANU

 

FORMATION OF COMMITTEES OF THE ASSEMBLY

  1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS – NINE (9)
  • MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE –        CHAIRMAN

CHAIRPERSONS OF THE FIVE (5) STATUTORY SUB-COMMITTEES

    • SOCIAL SERVICES
    • JUSTICE AND SECURITY
    • FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
    • DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
    • WORKS
  • CHAIRPERSON OF ONE (1) AD HOC SUB-COMMITTEE (TRANSPORT SUB-COMMITTEE)
  • HARUNA BOATENG
  • GRACE DUAH AMPONSAH
  1. PRCC COMMITTEE MEMBERS – EIGHT (8)
  • THE HON. PRESIDING MEMBER –        CHAIRMAN

FIVE (5) NOMINATED ASSEMBLY MEMBERS

    • HARUNA BOATENG
    • TAIDU PEPRAH
    • KWADWO GYAMFI
    • NANA BAFFOUR KUMAING
    • GRACE DUA AMPONSAH
  • INFORMATION SERVICE OFFICER
  • HEAD, NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CIVIL EDUCATION

 

  • REPORT FROM 3-MEMBER COMMITTEE ON INSTALLATION & SUPPLY OF STREETLIGHTS

The report of the three (3)-member Committee to investigate into the supply and installation of streetlights in the municipality was discussed by the house and it was decided that the Committee’s recommendations need to be adhered to.

The meeting was successful and the Hon. Presiding Member thanked all present for taking time off their busy schedules to attend the meeting and for contributing to make it successful.

65TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION – SMA

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Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1957 and the establishment of a free, sovereign and independent Ghanaian nation. For this, every 6th March of the year brings ecstatic joy, happiness and pride to the good people of Ghana because the day presents opportunities to celebrate our past and present national heroes who played key roles in the struggle for independence and to consolidate our gains since independence.

This national event is celebrated across the length and breath of the country and Suame Municipal Assembly were not left out. The Municipal Assembly with the leadership of the MCE, Hon. Maxwell Ofosu Boakye in collaboration with the Municipal Education Directorate organised this year’s Independence Day celebration under the theme “Working together, bouncing back better” at Maakro M/A Primary School Park. This wonderful occasion was graced by Nananom of Suame Traditional Council, CEO’s of various Companies in the Municipality, Heads of civil society organisations, clergymen, reps from GES, reps from the Municipal Police command, reps from municipal fire command, reps from municipal immigration command, reps from municipal health directorate, headmasters and teachers of the various schools and students in general.

The 65th Independence Day celebration programme commenced with a prayer at 8:30 am after the arrival of the MCE and other dignitaries. After that, the MCE delivered a speech and a parade was organised which was led by the joint cadets of Pentecost and Akwasi Oppong   Senior High Schools. After the parade, awards were presented to all participating schools.

The colourful event ended around 1:30 pm after the presentation of awards.

Astroturf For New Suame Community

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The New Suame Division Park in the Suame Municipality of Ashanti Region is to be transformed in to a synthetic pitch popularly called ‘AstroTurf ‘.

It was initiated by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame Constituency, Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu and sponsored by the Ghana Gas Company.

The project is expected to be completed in six (6) months and being undertaken by a local contractor ‘’Best Limited’’

At the sod cutting ceremony on Sunday, 20th February, 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gas Company, Dr. Benjamin. K.D. Asante

Dr. Benjamin. K.D. Asante stressed their determination to continue to be supportive of national projects.

Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu (MP) said the project was dear to his heart to ensure the development of football and other sports-related disciplines.

He commended Ghana Gas Company for responding positively to the request made for the construction of the project.

According to Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, government would continue to be keen on developmental projects in the constituency as he mentioned the construction of roads among the lots.

In attendance was the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Maxwell Ofosu Boakye, former Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Dr. John Osei Bobie Boahen, Traditional Authorities, Assembly Members, Clergies, Officials from Ghana Gas and Heads of Departments.

Election Of Presiding Member – SMA

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On Thursday, 3rd February, 2022, a Special meeting of the Suame Municipal Assembly was held to elect Honourable Kofi Boakye Ansah as the Presiding Member of the Suame Municipal Assembly.

The Office of the Municipal Electoral Commissioner, Mr Seth Mensah conducted the elections. At the end of poll, All the 25 members who were present voted Yes representing 100% of the vote cast.

His Lordship, Samuel Obeng Diawuo swore Hon. Kofi Boakye Ansah into office.

Hon. Kofi Boakye Ansah in his acceptance speech pledged to work with all stakeholders and counted their support for a successful tenure of office.

The meeting was well attended by the Member of Parliament for Suame Constituency, Traditional authorities, Assembly Members, Heads of Department, Security Personnel, Party Faithfuls, Media Houses and Religious Leaders.

As part of remarks by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame Constituency, Majority Leader, Hon.  Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu called for unity and cooperation from all members geared towards improving the Municipality.