Functions of the WRCC
In accordance with Section 188 of Act 936, the WRCC performs the following functions:
- Ensure peace, stability and public safety in the Region.
- Monitor and co-ordinate the implementation of policies, programmes and projects.
- Review performance and co-ordinate public services generally in the Region.
- Co-ordinate and formulate the integrated plans and programmes of all Regional Departments and MMDAs in the Region; and harmonize these plans and programmes within national development policies and priorities for approval by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC)
- Provide backstopping support, especially where the MMDA is deficient in skills and workforce.
- Ensure efficient management and judicious use of public funds in the Region
- Review, approve and monitor all expenditure and budget statements of the District Assemblies; o Set up Internal Audit Units and Audit Committees.
- Establish internal controls and ensure compliance with laws, regulations and ethics within the WRCC and at the MMDAs;
- Undertake procurement of goods, works, and services as well as other procurement related transactions in accordance with the established regulations; and o Perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the Government.