WEST NEW BRITAIN

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

Kimbe Urban Local Level Government

LLG Administration

Overview

The Kimbe Urban Local Level Government (KULLG) Administration is the key administrative office under the West New Britain Provincial Administration, responsible for coordinating, supporting, and overseeing the effective functioning of the Kimbe Urban Local Level Government under the Talasea District. It is one of the three LLG Administrations under the District. It is the only Urban Local Level Government in the Province. KULLG Administration serves as the critical link between the Provincial Government and the local communities, ensuring that governance, service delivery, and development in Kimbe Urban are improved with urban standards. It operates in accordance with the Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Governments (OLPLLG) 1995 and the Local Level Governments Administration Act (1997), with a commitment to strengthening democratic governance, community participation, and sustainable development at the LLG.

Core Functions

Kimbe Urban LLG Administration performs the following core functions:

  • Governance and Legal Compliance
  • Administrative and Executive Support
  • Planning and Financing
  • Community and Economic Development
  • Urban Waste Management

Key Responsibilities

Kimbe Urban LLG Administration is responsible for:

  • Coordinating and facilitating the regular conduct of Local Level Government meetings and Assembly sittings in accordance with the OLPLLG.
  • Ensuring LLG complies with relevant laws, financial regulations, and governance standards.
  • Promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance practices within the LLG
  • Coordinating and facilitating elections and by-elections for LLG in collaboration with the Provincial Electoral Office.
  • Providing administrative, technical, and logistical support to the Mayor and Ward Councilors to strengthen their governance capacity.
  • Maintaining accurate records of the LLG boundary and its Wards boundaries
  • Providing Annual Performance Report of the LLG to the District Administrator, with copies to the Provincial Administrator through the Division of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs.
  • Facilitating the preparation, endorsement, and implementation of 5-year LLG and Ward development plans and annual LLG budget.
  • Identifying and establishing revenue heads for the LLG and collecting revenue to support the annual LLG budget.
  • Facilitating the establishment of Ward Development Committees
  • Supporting the conduct of Ward Development Committee (WDC) Meetings
  • Promoting community development.
  • Support to Urban Community Court
  • Promoting and supporting the establishment of local businesses.
  • Providing training, mentoring, and institutional strengthening support to LLG Mayor, Councilors, and WDC to improve governance and service delivery at the LLG and community level.
  • Liaising with Stakeholders and Development Partners targeting the LLG and its communities.

Programs & Services

Kimbe Urban Rural Local Level Government Administration delivers the following programs and services:

  1. LLG Administration and Management

The Administration and Management focuses on the general administration and management of the LLG functions and assists the Local Level Government and the District Administrator in matters relating to the LLG, with the delivery of the following services:

  • General Urban Management
  • LLG Assembly
  • LLG Finance Management
  • LLG and Ward Development Planning
  • Land Matters
  • Provide Support to Village Court
  • Annual LLG Budget Formulation
  • LLG Data Record Management
  • LLG Annual Performance Reporting

The Management is also responsible for promoting and strengthening the LLG’s collaboration with Stakeholders and Development Partners for improving service delivery within the LLG.

  • Business Development

This program focuses on promoting and supporting local businesses operating within Kimbe Urban in likes of helping with license and providing business advice.

  • Urban Waste Management

This program focuses on community environment activities focusing on waste management.

  • Rules Inspections

This program focuses on enforcing LLG rules and regulations, relation to public order, environmental health, and business operations. It is responsible for issuing fines and notices for non-compliance.

Structure & Leadership

The Kimbe Urban LLG Administration is headed by the LLG Town Manager, who oversees teams responsible for specific functional areas. The Deputy Town Manager usually assists the Town Manager in overseeing daily operations of the Kimbe Town and the LLG.  The functional areas under KULLG are:

  1. General Office Administration & Management
  2. LLG Assembly Services
  3. LLG Lands
  4. Business Development
  5. Waste Management
  6. Finance Management
  7. Rules Inspection
  8. Data Management

Strategic Focus

Kimbe Urban Local Level Government Administration is committed to:

  • Strengthening Governance and Administration at the LLG
  • Promoting effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery within Kimbe Urban
  • Promoting Inclusive Participation in Community-Led Social and Economic Development through a More Sustainable Approach
  • Promoting Law and Order in Kimbe Urban

Contact Information

For enquiries related to this LLG, please contact:

Division: Kimbe Urban LLG Administration
Phone:
Email:
Location: Kimbe, Talasea District HQ