Agencies
The Ministry dispenses its function through four (4) agencies namely; Social Development Commission (SDC), Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB).
Mayors & CEOs
Each Municipal Corporation has two (2) arms, the political and the administrative arm. The political arm is made up of Councillors and is headed by the Mayor. The administrative arm headed by a Chief Executive Officer, who advises and implements the policies of, the Corporation.
Local Authorities
Local Authorities, officially known as Municipal Corporation are empowered to make by-laws, regulations and rules for the good governance of the parishes over which they have jurisdiction.
About The ministry
The Ministry of Local Government & Community Development’s Mission and Vision
Vision: “We envision an autonomous system of local governance which is participatory, delivers the highest standard of service and promotes improvement in the quality of life of our citizens, while enhancing sustainable national development”.
Mission: “We aim to provide sound and clear policy direction, technical support and monitor our Agencies and the Local Authorities in a timely manner, enabling the delivery of high-quality services, good local governance and sustainable development for the benefit of our citizens, through partnership with stakeholders and a cadre of highly-motivated and well-trained staff”.
WE ARE ALWAYS INVOLVED IN DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES ACROSS JAMAICA, TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO.
CITIZENS ENCOURAGED TO GET INVOLVED IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE
Local Government Reform 2013 Onward
At this point in time the main elements of the reform process are the promulgation of three (3) strategic laws; the entrenchment of the Local Government system in the Constitution; the promulgation of the new National Building Bill; and the Local Economic Development (LED) programme.
Achievements
This section lists a number of achievements attained by the ministry on its route to Local Government Reform.
Ministry Papers
Theses are publications that were developed within the Cabinet Office in collaboration with the appropriate stakeholders.
Board of Supervision
The Board of Supervision, (for the relief of the poor in Jamaica), is a statutory body operating under the portfolio of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.
Here are some of our recent projects
