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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) municipal authorities and five (5) agencies — National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Board of Supervision, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Jamaica Fire Brigade and Social Development Commision (SDC).

The Ministry is committed to local government reform and community development and acts as an agent of local development. This covers: 

Community Development and Social Services:
Infrastructure and Public Amenities
Governance and Local Development

Structure

The Ministry dispenses its function through five (5) agencies and fourteen (14) local authorities namely;

  • Jamaica Fire Brigade
  • Board of Supervision (which is responsible for the nation’s infirmaries)
  • The National Solid Waste Management Authority -NSWMA
  • Social Development Commission – SDC
  • Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management -ODPEM
  • 14 Municipal Corporations – Local Authorities