Accra Metropolitan Assembly
Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) is the political and administrative authority for the city of Accra. [1]The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has a general assembly which is constituted by about 102 members: two-thirds are elected representatives and one-third are government appointees. The Assembly has ten sub-metropolitan district councils which are subordinate to the general assembly. They perform functions assigned to them by the instrument that sets up the Assembly or delegated to them by the general assembly.
The Sub-Metropolitan Councils of AMA
| Sub-Metro District Councils | Office Location |
|---|---|
| Ablekuma Central | Lartebiokorshie |
| Ablekuma North | Darkuman |
| Ablekuma South | Korle-Bu |
| Ashiedu Keteke | Jamestown |
| Ayawaso Central | Kotobabi |
| Ayawaso East | Kanda |
| Ayawaso West | Abelemkpe |
| Okaikoi North | Abeka |
| Okaikoi South | North Industrial Area |
| Osu Klottey | Kwame Nkrumah Circle |
The Departments in the Administration Setup of AMA
| Departments in AMA |
|---|
| Central Administration |
| Finance |
| Physical Planning |
| Metropolitan Health |
| Waste Management |
| Education, Youth and Sports |
| Social Welfare & Community Development |
| Agriculture |
| Education, Youth and Sports |
| Budget & Rating |
| Urban Roads |
| Metro Works |
| Industry & Trade |
| Parks and Gardens |
| Legal |
| Transport |
| Disaster Prevention & Management |
The president of Ghana nominates a person for the office of the Mayor of Accra, but the nominee must be approved by at least two-thirds of the general assembly membership.
References
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-11. Retrieved 2015-02-11.