Vision
The premier government organisation in the Caribbean that facilitates the development of communities that can deliver sustainable first world services through modern, participatory, autonomous and adaptive systems, for the benefit of all citizens.
Mission
To provide a sound policy, legal, technical and administrative framework that supports excellent service delivery and operational management by the Local Authorities and portfolio agencies, in a manner that advances the ideals of effective local governance and the goals of sustainable, community development, through a purpose-driven and competent work force.
Roles & Functions
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is mandated to oversee the operations of community-level governance in Jamaica. Anchored by our vision, the Ministry provides policy direction, legal frameworks and administrative oversight to our fourteen (14) local authorities and its agencies — National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Board of Supervision, Jamaica Fire Brigade and Social Development Commission (SDC).
The Ministry is committed to local government reform and community development and acts as an agent of local development. This covers:
- Community Development
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Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
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Fire Service
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Infirmaries
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Outdoor Poor Relief Services
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Municipal Parks and Beautification
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Parochial Roads
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Parochial markets
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Street lighting
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Minor Water Supplies and Social Water
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Solid Waste Management
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Planning Approvals
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Local Governance
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Rural Development
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Local Government Reform
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Local Government Amenities (abattoirs, pounds, and cemeteries)
- Local Sustainable Development Planning
Departments
The Ministry dispenses its function through its agencies and fourteen (14) local authorities.
- Jamaica Fire Brigade JFB)
- Board of Supervision
- Denham Town Golden Age Home
- Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC)
- Municipal Corporations (including Portmore)
- National Solid Waste Management Authority -NSWMA
- Social Development Commission – SDC
- Vineyard Town Golden Age Home
