DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Name of the Department – Department of Agriculture – Tamale Metro Key function of the Department Advice the metropolitan Assembly on matters related to Agricultural development in the Metropolis. Develop work plans and budgets in line with national policies for implementation in the Metropolis. Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports on […]

WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE PROVISION DATABASE MISSION STATEMENT The Waste Management Department of the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly exists to keep the city clean and healthy by the provision and delivery of effective and efficient waste collection and disposal services. Also, waste management interventions and programme’s that are environmentally acceptable and at affordable cost to all sections […]

VISION: To take the lead in integrating the Disadvantaged, Vulnerable and Excluded in Mainstream of Development. MISSION: To work in partnership with Individuals, Families, Groups and Communities to improve their Social Wellbeing through their active participation in promoting development with equity.   GENERAL OBJECTIVES: Facilitate the mobilization and use of available human and material resources […]

The Department of Works of the Assembly is a merger of the Public works Department, Department of Feeder Roads and District Water & Sanitation Units, Department of Rural Housing and the Works Unit of the Assembly. The Works Department; Facilitate the implementation of policies on works and report to the Assembly, and provide advice on […]

The Urban Roads Department: Collect data for planning and development of road infrastructure in the district. Register and maintain records of classified contractors and consultants in the Urban Roads construction industry within the district. Prepare progress and annual reports on road works as well as provide inputs into the preparation of budget for road maintenance […]

The Department of Physical Planning at the district level shall manage the activities of the Department of Town and Country Planning and the Departments of Parks and Gardens. The Department shall: Advice the District Assembly on national policies on physical planning, land use and development. Coordinate activities and projects of departments and other agencies including […]

Central Administration is headed by the Metropolitan Coordinating Director (MCD) and is responsible for ensuring the implementation of governmental policies, projects and programmes at the MMDAs level. The department guides policy formulation, planning and decision-making at the Assembly. As part of its responsibilities, Central Administration acts as a liaison between Heads of other governmental and […]

PROFILE OF THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The Human Resource Department is mainly responsible for Managing, Development, Capabilities and Competencies of each staff as well as Coordinating Human Resource Management Programmes to efficiently deliver public services in the Local Government Service. Ensure Effective and Efficient Administration of Human Resources Ensures that Institutional Policies in respect of […]

The role of the Budget and Rating Department is to provide technical leadership in the preparation and management of the budget in the Service. It advises the Assembly on cost implications and financial decisions in the LGS. It coordinates the preparation of budgets, participates in the preparation of procurement plan and assists in fee-fixing resolutions.