Akatsi: The Akatsi South Municipal Assembly in the Volta Region has embarked on a ten-day consultation with stakeholders to discuss its Fee Fixing Resolution (FFR) for the period ending 31st December 2026. This document serves as the Assembly’s primary guide for revenue collection, detailing the charges, fees, and rates established by the Assembly.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Anthony-Solo Adotevi, Chairman of the Finance and Administration Sub-Committee, emphasized the importance of achieving mutual understanding between stakeholders and the Assembly concerning budget and fee-fixing procedures. He highlighted the shift towards more engaging and consensus-oriented financial management processes, urging participants to take the consultation seriously.
Mr. Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive, underscored the Assembly’s commitment to incorporating public opinion into their mandate. He noted that this approach aligns with President Mahama’s Reset Agenda, which emphasizes citizen involvement in development initiatives. Recent actions by the Assembly, such as revenue mobilization and monitoring commercial activities at the Akatsi Main Market, have been well-received.
Mr. Bismark Kofi Kuyole, the Municipal Budget Analyst, remarked that the consultation sessions are expected to strengthen the relationship between the Assembly and stakeholders, especially within the business community. He plans to provide insights into the Assembly’s key expenditures funded by the revenue collected.
The workshop will cover various issues affecting both business operations and the Assembly’s functions, with each day dedicated to specific topics. Participants include service stations, financial institutions, tourism operators, pharmaceutical companies, artisans, transport unions, market women, and lotto operators. It is critical for assemblies to ensure that revenue collection is limited to items listed in the fee-fixing document. Once approved, the FFR is published in the national gazette, becoming a bylaw.