Monrovia – The Monrovia City Government has validated seven major institutional policies geared towards promoting ‘systematic and rapid reforms’ at the institution and the City of Monrovia.
The policies are centered on procurement, financial management and internal control, internal audit, fleet management and the amended human resource policy manual.
The other policies include corporate social responsibility policy manual, fuel, gas, scratch cards and rice distribution policy manual.
The policies drafted by the institution are, however, subject to approval by the City Council.
Speaking at the Validation Forum on Tuesday, Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson T. Koijee revealed the seven policies are intended to restore sanity at the MCC and promote institutional reforms.
In addition, Koijee said they have put in place to promote transparency, accountability and reinvent good governance.
The policy validation forum, he noted leads to the successful implementation of the drafted policies following its approval by the City Council.
He noted that a technical team of employees of the City Government of Monrovia which comprises heads of Departments, Units and Sections collectively drafted these policies in line with every employee of the entity contributed policy formulation using the bottom to top approach.
The process was supported by other extended government ministries and agencies including the Internal Audit Agency, Public Procurement and Concession Commission, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, General Services Agency and Civil Service Agency, amongst others.
The draft Policies, when approved by the City Council of Monrovia will lead to the formulation of a set of employment objectives, address the problems identified and exploit opportunities which may arise at the institution.
They will also promote good employee behavior and cordial working relationship amongst employees.
The Policy Manuals
The Government Agency Accounting Manual when approved will ensure the enforcement of the City laws and ordinances and to protect lives and properties within the city limit.
It will also ensure the legitimate implementations of programs and levy taxes and other fees for sustainability of the municipal government and develop and implement plans, policies and strategies within the scope of the Act.
The manual will also ensure a safe and clean environment for the provision of greater opportunities for trade and investment within the city, and be responsible for the issuance of quarter permits, authorizations and accreditations to qualify persons to occupy quarter – land in accordance with the policy and its implementation regulations.
The new manual including some amended ones will also ensure cleanliness in the city by involving all communities and international organizations and partners, ensure the beautification of communities, streets and other public places.
They also identify areas for playground for children within the city limit as well as cleaning and beautifying beaches, lakes and lagoons to make them tourist friendly.
In addition, the policies will augment the capacity and empower the city police for the enforcement of city ordinances, municipal laws regulations and to increase the revenue base of the city, the improvement of the methods of its collection and to collect 30% of all real property taxes as required by law.
Meanwhile, the MCC’s policy validation forum was facilitated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement and Concession Commission, Atty. J. Roseline Kowo, the Director General of the Internal Audit Agency, Emmanuel B. Nyeswa and the Director General of the General Services Agency, Madam Mary Broh.
Other facilitators in attendance were the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency, Laurine W. Johnson and the Comptroller General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, Cosby E. Pelham.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement and Concession Commission Atty. Roseline Kowo lauded the MCC for being in full compliance of the PCCC guidelines and policies.
Atty. Kowo noted the documents obtained by her upon ascendency at the institution put the City Government in a good compliance check.
The Monrovia City Government Policy Validation Forum was held under the theme “Smart City for a Smart Action”.