SPECIAL MEETING OF THE  15th of March 2024,AJUMAKO-ENYAN-ESSIAM ASSEMBLY

The 9th Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam Assembly meeting was held on 15^th of March 2024, to form the Sub-committees, Executive Committee, and the Public Relations and Complaints Committee (PRCC) of the Assembly. The special meeting was held at the Assembly Hall of the District Assembly. The meeting had in attendance Honorable Members of the 9^th Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam Assembly, Heads of Departments, Agencies, and Units of the District Assembly, as well as the media.

The meeting took off with the Honorable Presiding Member welcoming all attendees and highlighting the meeting’s main objective i.e. the formation of sub-committees, the Executive Committee, and the Public Relations and Complaints Committee (PRCC). His address emphasized collaboration and unity among members to ensure district progress.

The Honorable District Chief Executive (DCE) echoed the sentiments of the Hon. Presiding Member, stressing the importance of establishing a solid governance structure. He referenced the Local Governance Act, 2016 (ACT 936) to justify the formation of various committees. The DCE also addressed recent food poisoning incidents at the Ajumako Afransie Technical Vocational Institute, reassuring attendees that the affected students had fully recovered. He called for improved hygiene practices and vigilance against typhoid fever.

Agenda and Committee Formations

The agenda included forming sub-committees, the Executive Committee, and the PRCC. Seven sub-committees were formed:

1. Justice and Security Sub-Committee

2. Social Services Sub-Committee

3. Development Planning Sub-Committee

4. Finance and Administration Sub-Committee

5. Works Sub-Committee

6. Education Sub-Committee (Ad-hoc)

7. Health and Sanitation Sub-Committee (Ad-hoc)

After each Sub-committee’s membership was confirmed by vote. The Executive Committee was formed was also confirmed and formed. This committee included the District Chief Executive (DCE), sub-committee chairpersons, and additional elected members. Similarly, the Public Relations and Complaints Committee (PRCC) was established, consisting of the Presiding Member, five Assembly Members, and representatives from various organizations.

The meeting also addressed outstanding ex gratia payments to former Assembly members, agreeing on installment payments. A proposal was made for providing reference materials and training for Assembly members. Additionally, there was a proposal for a new ad-hoc committee focused on Environment and Tourism to enhance revenue generation.

The meeting concluded successfully, having accomplished all the planned business for the day.