Presiding Member

Hon. NINSAWU KISAWU JOHN

Presiding Member

The Presiding Member (PM) is the legislative head of the District Assembly, elected from among the assembly members. The PM presides over all meetings of the assembly and ensures that deliberations are conducted in accordance with the standing orders.

The office of the Presiding Member is crucial in ensuring that the assembly functions effectively as a local government body with the mandate to represent the interests of the people at the local level.

Core Responsibilities

Preside Over Assembly Meetings
Maintain Order & Decorum
Ensure Fair Representation
Facilitate Public Participation

Contact Information

Phone: 037-2094178
Email: presiding@kpada.gov.gh
Location: Kpandai District Office
Region: Northern Region

Working Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Key Functions & Powers

Meeting Procedures

Presiding over all assembly meetings, committee meetings, and public hearings. Ensuring that proper procedures are followed during deliberations and decision-making processes.

Impartial Leadership

Maintaining neutrality and fairness in all assembly proceedings. Ensuring that all members have equal opportunity to contribute to discussions and debates.

Vote Casting

Casting the deciding vote in case of a tie during assembly decisions. This ensures that the assembly can make progress even when members are equally divided.

Mediation

Mediating disputes between assembly members, departments, or between the assembly and the public. Promoting peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Oversight

Ensuring transparency and accountability in all assembly activities. Overseeing that the assembly functions in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

Representation

Representing the assembly at official functions and ceremonies. Liaising with traditional authorities and other stakeholders on behalf of the assembly.