By Linus Flomo
In a detailed presentation delivered at the United Nations Headquarters in Monrovia over the weekend, Mayor John-Charuk Siafa of the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), provided an overview of the City Corporation’s activities and future plans.
The consultative meeting, which brought together ambassadors and foreign partners, focused on the MCC’s legal, structural, financial, regulatory, and operational frameworks.
Mayor Siafa elaborated on the 2024 gap analysis, highlighting the corporation’s action plans and new operational model.
He provided an update on the state of sanitation in Monrovia, addressing the ongoing challenges faced by the corporation.
During his briefing, Mayor Siafa explained that the MCC was established by the Liberian Legislature, with the authority to govern, manage, and develop the city of Monrovia.
The corporation operates under city ordinances, national laws, and the Liberian Constitution, with a mandate covering sanitation, public health, zoning, building regulations, and business licensing.
He emphasized the MCC’s role in regulating land use in Monrovia through urban planning and zoning regulations, ensuring the city’s sustainable growth.
The corporation also enforces environmental regulations to protect natural resources and maintain a healthy environment, working in collaboration with the Liberia National Police to ensure the enforcement of city ordinances and national laws.
Mayor Siafa also underscored the MCC’s engagement with local communities through consultative processes, ensuring that residents have a voice in decision-making.
The corporation partners with private entities and NGOs to improve service delivery, particularly in waste management and city planning.
The MCC is headed by a mayor appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, with the City Council serving as the legislative arm, responsible for enacting ordinances and overseeing city administration.
The City Court supports the enforcement of ordinances.
The MCC is structured into various directorates, each led by a director-general, and tasked with specific functions such as city planning, waste and sanitation, fiscal affairs, public safety, and administrative affairs.
