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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.

2022 Green Ghana Day

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Follow up with the National launch of the 2021 Green Ghana. The various MMDAS across the country observed and celebrated.

The Suame Municipal Assembly celebrated on the 10TH June under the theme ‘CELEBRATION OF GREEN GHANA DAY 2022 at Kwapra Electoral Area.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Maxwell Ofosu Boakye together with some Chiefs and Queen mothers of Kwapra in the Municipality celebrated Green Ghana Day by planting over six hundred (600) trees at the Kwapra Electoral Area.

The forestry commission supplied the Assembly with trees of varying species which includes mahogany, ofram, teak, cassia, flamboyant. The following institutions played a vital role in the exercise which included Spatial Planning Unit, Forestry Department, Education Directorate, NCCE, Information Service and NADMO.

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.

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.

Commissioning Of Suame Office Complex By The President Of The Republic

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The President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo paid a working visit to the Ashanti Region from Monday, 20th December, 2021 to Friday, 24th December, 2021 to inspect completed and ongoing projects in the region.

The President as part of his working tour commissioned the Suame Municipal Assembly’s Office Complex which was funded by the Office of the Administrator of District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).

The construction of the building was part of Government’s effort to deepen decentralization as a tool for greater grassroot participation in the governance process.

The Commission was graced by Nananom, Political Party Faithfuls and Assembly Members.

The President cautioned the leadership of the Assembly to take maintenance culture seriously to ensure the durability of this huge investment for the good people of the municipality.

Handing Over Of Suame Municipal Office Complex

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On Thursday, 3rd June, 2021, BB Viderk Construction Company handed over a 3-Storey Building Office Complex which was fully funded by the Government of Ghana to Suame Municipal Assembly.

Speaking during the handing over ceremony, the Contractor for the project appealed to the Assembly to take good care of the building and adopt maintenance culture that will prolong the life span of the building.

The Member of Parliament (M.P) for Suame Constituency, Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu who was the special guest for the occasion thanked the Contractor for working within schedule and for a good work done. He said the construction of the building is to fulfil the government’s commitment to make decentralization a beacon of democracy.  The building provides a serene working environment required to motivate staff to pursue sound policies for socio-economic development of the people.

The office complex consists of offices for the Department of the Assembly, Conference facilities, and many other auxiliary facilities.

In attendance were the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Dr. John Osei Bobie-Boahin, Traditional Authorities, Assembly members, Clergys and Heads of Department.

SMA Donates to People With Disability

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As part of efforts to economically empower people with disability (PWD) in the municipality, the assembly procured and distributed income enhancing equipment to over 150 PWDs in the municipality. Items distributed include; Deep Freezer, knitting machines, ice chest, fufu pounding machine etc.

Find Below Nananom and MCE in one of such donation.