21/05/2026
The primary functions of the PRCC include:
1. Public Education and Sensitization
Inform the Public: Educate citizens on the ongoing activities, projects, and developmental plans of the District Assembly.
Community Engagement: Host public forums, community gatherings, and radio sensitizations to outline the specific roles of local assembly members and departments.
2. Promoting Accountability and Transparency
Good Governance: Foster a culture of transparency, probity, and accountability in all dealings between the Assembly and the general public.
Rebuilding Trust: Offer a direct platform for residents to channel concerns, thus fostering participatory governance.
3. Investigating Complaints and Grievances
Misconduct Allegations: Investigate complaints regarding the conduct or poor performance of the District Chief Executive (DCE/MCE), assembly members, or assembly staff.
Administrative Injustice: Address claims of abuse, misuse of office, or violations of fundamental human rights by any local government official.
Mediation: Act as mediators and arbiters for petitions filed by citizens to ensure amicable resolutions.
4. Statutory Duty Evaluation
Performance Checks: Investigate allegations where a person or department fails to discharge their statutory duties or corporate responsibilities.
Note: The PRCC does not have jurisdiction over matters that are already pending in a formal court of law or before the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).
How to Submit a Complaint;
If you have a grievance within your district, complaints are typically channeled through the Client Service Unit of your local District Assembly and addressed to the Presiding Member (PM).
For more information on the specific procedures and community engagements taking place in your area, you can visit your local municipal assembly office or check their official portal on the Local Government of Ghana Directory.
