Provincial Executive Council
The Provincial Executive Council is responsible for making effective policy decisions and ensuring their implementation through appropriate budget allocations. The policy formulation process is supported and strengthened by the Provincial Management Team, which handles all policy and technical matters through the office of the Provincial Administrator.
To further improve the policy development and implementation process, it is crucial to maintain strong and collaborative working relationships between the Provincial Executive Council and the Enga Provincial Government.
The Provincial Executive Council is composed of the Governor and the Chairmen of various portfolios. These Chairmen, equivalent to “Provincial Ministers,” form the provincial cabinet.The Provincial Executive Council’s main function is to develop policies and make decisions that promote good governance in the province.
The Provincial Administration is led by the Provincial Administrator, who is appointed by the National Executive Council based on a shortlist and recommendation from the Provincial Executive Council..
The Provincial Administrator serves as the Chief Accounting Officer and is granted sufficient administrative authority to manage the province effectively.
The governance structure is based on two levels of government. The first is the Provincial Government, headed by the Governor, who serves as the Regional Member. The second is the Local Level Governments, which are led by Presidents who automatically become members of the Provincial Assembly. Some of these Presidents are appointed to the Provincial Executive Council by the Governor, who serves as its Chairman.
Over the past few decades, the Provincial Government system has undergone several reforms aimed at improving service delivery. These reforms were designed to create a more efficient delivery system while ensuring the election of capable leaders who can manage governance effectively.
Historically, the Provincial Executive Council was appointed by the Premier of the Province, in line with the Organic Law on the Provincial and Local Level Government. While the political head of the Provincial Government has shifted to the Governor, the structure remains largely the same. Local Level Government leaders continue to exhibit strong qualities, charisma, and the ability to deliver services despite budgetary constraints.
The province has made significant progress over the past twenty-one years, benefiting from a stable Provincial Government and well-functioning Local Level Governments.
Profile of the EPG and PEC Membership
The seven elected members of the National Parliament are automatic members of the Provincial Assembly.
1) Regional Member for Enga & Governor
2) Member for Wabag Open Electorate
3) Member for Kompiam
4) Member for Lagaip
5) Member for Kandep
6) Member for Wapenamanda
7) Member for Porgera
1. MP -Governor & Chairman of PEC/Assembly,
Education & National Functions
2. Deputy Governor & Chairman of LLG,
District Development and Law & Order
3. Chairman of Finance, Public Service & Planning
4. Chairman of Works & Transport
5. Chairman of Health
6. Chairman for Mining, Envir. & Conservation
7. Chairman for Natural Resources
8. Chairman of Lands & Housing
9. Chairman of JP&BPC, Liquor Licensing,
Culture & Tourism
Twenty-five years of stable leadership and consistent administrative machinery have resulted in EPG attracting more foreign government and NGO donor agencies to invest in all sectors in the province. ’This has been our strength and a Key strategy for addressing our development agendas.
