Overview
The Division of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs is a provincial replica of the National Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA), established under the Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Government 1998. Its main purpose is to oversee the province’s 12 Local Level Governments (LLGs) to ensure they effectively implement government decisions, policies, legislation, regulations, instructions, and directions through strong governance, administration, and community engagement.
Core Functions
The key functions of the Division of Local Level Government Affairs include:
- LLG Administration Oversight
- LLG Performance Monitoring and Compliance
- Ward Record Management
- Election Support and Preparedness
Key Responsibilities
The Division of LLG Affairs is responsible for:
- Providing Administrative Oversight on LLG operations
- Provides advisory support to 12 LLG Managers stationed at 12 different LLG localities
- Monitoring and Improving LLG Performances
- Facilitating programs & services at the Local level
- Coordination of Ward and LLG Boundary Demarcation
- Maintaining Ward Records and documentation
- Providing support to community development initiatives
- Supporting election activities and provincial preparations
- Providing Administration Oversight on LLG Affairs
- Facilitate inter-governmental coordination and liaison between Provincial Government, Districts, LLGs, and National Agencies
Programs & Services
The Division of LLG Affairs delivers the following programs and services:
- LLG Affairs Management
- Oversight of local governance operations
- Oversight of the division programs and activities
- Ensuring transparency and accountability
- Strengthening Collaboration and Partnership with stakeholders
- LLG Governance and Performance
- Monitoring LLG performance metrics
- Ensuring LLG operations comply with government legislation, directives, and decisions.
- Ward Records Management
- Maintaining accurate ward records
- Ensure data integrity and accessibility
- Election & Provincial Preparations
- Supporting election logistics
- Coordinating provincial administrative readiness
Structure & Leadership
The Division is headed by the Executive Manager, who oversees teams responsible for specific functional areas, including:
- LLG Affairs Management
- General Office Administration and Management
- LLG Governance
Strategic Focus
The Division of LLG Affairs is committed to:
- Strengthening Governance and Administration at the LLGs
- Improving Service Delivery at the LLG Level
- Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Community Development
Contact Information
For enquiries related to this Division, please contact:
Division: Local Level Government Affairs
Phone:
Email:
Location: Kimbe- WNB Provincial Headquarters