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In previous years, Parish Councils were responsible for more
services than they are today; a reform process is being conducted by
the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.
This process ‘aims at transforming thirteen marginalized Local
Authorities into institutions with the requisite capacity and
resources to provide the range of functions and services for which
they are legally responsible.’ (Source: MLGYCD)
Below are listed the present Parish Council responsibilities /
capabilities.
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Commercial Services |
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Abattoirs |
Cemeteries |
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Licenses |
Markets |
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Animal Pound |
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Public Lavatories |
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Municipal Car Parks |
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Planning |
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Electrification ± Street lights ± |
Street vending |
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Telephone services ± |
Subdivision approvals |
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Street names and numbering |
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Roads & Works |
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Manholes |
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Minor water supply |
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Parochial roads, bridges & drains
Building permits / inspections
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Poor Relief |
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Indoor (infirmary) |
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Outdoor (including City Spirit)
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Disaster Planning & Management |
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Public Health & Sanitation |
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Vending |
Gullies |
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Bushing |
Derelict vehicles |
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Health Centres ± |
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Domestic Waste Water |
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Solid Waste Management ± |
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Other |
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Civic Centre, Montego Bay
Jarrett Park, Montego Bay |
Important note: Items followed by ± denote that Council has an
advisory capacity only. Council may pass on requests for service,
and apply pressure but has NO regulatory power or management
control.
Please note that entities and services which are not the
responsibility of the Parish Councils, among others, include:
- Police
- Fire
- Education
- Major Roads
- Major Water Supplies
For suggestions or complaints relating to the
above services, we will take note of all comments and pass them on
to the relevant authorities.
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