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Title:Checks and balances: interrogating the backgrounds of Assembly members vis-à-vis their oversight responsibilities
Author:Frimpong, Kwarteng
Year:2011
Periodical:Journal of Local Government Studies (ISSN 2026-5840)
Volume:3
Issue:1
Pages:87-109
Language:English
Geographic term:Ghana
Subjects:local councils
local government
Abstract:Skills, specialized knowledge, relevant working experience, motivation and some other unobserved elements are critical in driving competence and hard work. Elaborate systems of controls and supervision also ensure efficiency and compliance. These are some complementary attributes Assembly members in Ghana require to perform their oversight responsibilities. Failure to perform their oversight duties will undermine integrity of the local government system, and this may lead to procedural flaws, lack of accountability and non-compliance with laid-down regulations. However, the ability of Assembly members to perform such a watchdog role largely depends on their backgrounds and temperament. This article interrogates the backgrounds of Assembly members in the Asante Akyem South District Assembly, and concludes that the Assembly is predominantly made up of persons whose backgrounds seem less likely to enable or embolden them to sufficiently critique the actions or omissions of the Assembly's staff. Bibliogr., ref., sum. [Journal abstract]
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