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GOVERNANCE

Political and Administrative Structure


The District is headed by the District Chief Executive appointed by the President with approval by at least two-thirds of the District Assembly members. It also has a Presiding Member who chairs General Assembly meetings. There are currently 37 Assembly members with 26 of them being elected members and 11as government appointees.The District has eight Area councils namely; Essarkyir, Ebiram, Ekrawfo, Otuam, Narkwa, Eyisam, Srafa and Asaafa, which allow for grassroot administration. The District has one constituency which is the Ekumfi Constituency and 26 electoral areas.


The Ekumfi District Assembly is the highest political and administrative authority in the District charged with the responsibility of formulating and executing plans and programmes as well as initiating strategies for the effective mobilization of resources which are necessary for the overall development of the District in line with its mission.

 


Date Created : 11/17/2017 2:55:21 AM