'Established
to unify all the functions, departments and agencies relating
to local governance and community development, as well as to
facilitate the better coordination of social policy and
implementation of social programmes.'
An
independent body with a mission to 'recommend the award of
government contracts and in so doing, seek to ensure
transparency, equity and integrity in the contract award
process.'
Initiating
and coordinating the development of plans, programmes and
policies for the economic, financial social, cultural and
physical development of Jamaica.
