CORE VALUES
Our core values include:
- Accountability
- Client-oriented
- Innovative
- Diligence
- Discipline
- Loyalty
- Professionalism
- Fairness
- Transparency and open to partnership
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
To ensure the achievement of the vision and mission, the Assembly shall pursue the following core functions as established in the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936);
- Exercise political and administrative authority in the Municipality
- Promote local economic development
- Provide guidance, give direction to and supervise other administrative authorities in the Municipality.
- The Municipal Assembly shall exercise deliberative, legislative and executive functions of the Assembly.
Notwithstanding the above core functions, the Municipal Assembly shall;
- be responsible for the overall development of the Municipality;
- formulate and execute plans, programmes and strategies for the effective mobilisation of the resources necessary for the overall development of the Municipality;
- promote and support productive activity and social development in the Municipality and remove any obstacles to initiative and development;
- sponsor the education of students from the Municipality to fill particular manpower needs of the Municipality; especially in the social sectors of education and health, making sure that the sponsorship is fairly and equitably balanced between male and female students;
- initiate programmes for the development of basic infrastructure and provide municipal works and services;
- be responsible for the development, improvement and management of human settlements and the environment;
- in co-operation with the appropriate national and local security agencies, be responsible for the maintenance of security and public safety
- ensure ready access to courts in the Municipality for the promotion of justice;
- Act to preserve and promote the cultural heritage within the Municipality.
PROCESSES TO OBTAIN A BUSINESS OPERATING PERMIT FROM THE NEW NORTH MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
- Write an application or introductory letter to the Municipal Chief Executive stating the Name of Business, Type of Business, and Location of Business.
- Attach all relevant documents (Certificate to Commence Business, Certificate of Incorporation, etc. if available).
- Cross-check the relevant documents with the Registrar General Department and other issuing authorities such as the Bank of Ghana for financial institutions.
- Inspection of office premises if necessary.
- A bill will be generated and served on the applicant, with reference to the Local Government Act (Act 462) sections 34, 78, 94, 98, and in accordance with the Fee Fixing Resolution of the New Juaben North Municipal Assembly, depending on the type and location of the business.
- Once the bill is paid, a receipt and certificate will be issued.
- Note that the certificate is renewable yearly.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Environmental Health Services
Spraying and cleaning all premises and facilities is environmental importance in the municipality. They Inspect All Premises and identify any hazard within the Municipality and call for state of sanitation […]
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES
BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Building and Development Permits
Acquisition of Building/Development Permit What is a building/development permit? Ans. A building/development permit is a written notice/permit issued by the Local Authority (The Municipal Assembly) to a developer within the Municipality.
NUTRITION SERVICES
Nutrition Services
Nutrition services undertaken in the New Juaben North Municipality include Growth monitoring and promotion, Maternal nutrition services, School age nutrient services, and Nutrition rehabilitation services.
ROAD RESERVATION TRENCHING PERMIT
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Road Reservation Trenching Permit
A Road Reservation Trenching Permit is a written notice / permit issued by Municipal Urban Roads Department of the New Juaben North Municipal Assembly to utility organizations (e.g. Ghana Water Company Limited-GWCL, Electricity Company of Ghana-ECG and Telecommunication Companies such as Vodafone, MTN, Airtel, Tigo, etc.) in a prescribed format before carrying out road reservation trenching activities along the roads for installation of service lines.
ROAD CROSSING PERMIT
Road crossing Permit
A Road Crossing Permit is a written notice / permit issued by New Juaben North Municipal Urban Roads Department of the Municipal Assembly to an individual, a developer and organizations (e.g. Ghana Water Company Limited-GWCL, Electricity Company of Ghana-ECG and Telecommunications Companies such as Vodafone, MTN, Airtel, Tigo, etc.) in a prescribed format before carrying out road cutting activities on the road surface and thrust-boring activities under the road surface.
ROAD BLOCKING PERMIT
Road Block Permit
Acquisition of Road(s) Block Permit Who can apply? Any family, individual, or registered entity / organization wishing to conduct funeral, wedding, festival and any other occasions within the New Juaben North Municipality.
SOCIAL SERVICES (LEAP PROGRAMME)
SOCIAL SERVICES
LEAP is a cash transfer programme which is aimed at empowering the extremely poor, disadvantaged and vulnerable population to improve upon their lives. Leap is implemented by the Department of social development under the ministry of Gender, children and social protection.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
A man and a woman who have consented to marry
How to Apply
- a) Ordinance Marriage; Either or both couple to the intended marriage files a notice at the Registry
- b) Customary Marriage; Either or both couple submits a formal application to the Registrar of Marriages for the purpose of registering the marriage.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste Management Services
Zoomlion
Zoomlion Ghana Limited is in charge of managing solid waste at all public places in the Municipality.
Solid Waste (Door- to- Door) Services.