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Background
The Savelugu Municipal Education Oversight Committee
(MEOC) was established with the aim to ensure a robust and transparent
oversight mechanism for the educational sector in the Savelugu Municipal area.
The establishment of this committee is in line with the government’s commitment
to improve the quality of education and ensure a participatory and democratic
process to education management at the local level. The committee is a
significant part of the efforts to decentralize education administration and to
involve more local stakeholders in the decision-making process. The MEOC is a
strategic entity designed to oversee, monitor, and improve the educational standards
and practices within the Municipality.
Core Mandate
The core mandate of the MEOC is to ensure a high standard of education in the Savelugu Municipal area by providing effective oversight and fostering a collaborative and participatory environment. The MEOC is committed to improving educational outcomes, promoting transparency and accountability, and ensuring that educational policies and programs align with the needs and aspirations of the local community. The MEOC ensures that every child within the municipality has access to quality education that will equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary for their continuous education. Through its work, the MEOC helps to shape a supportive educational environment that nurtures the potential of all students and prepares them for a successful and productive future.
Composition of MEOC
The MEOC is comprised of a diverse group of stakeholders representing different sectors within the Municipality. This includes representatives from the education sector, local government, parents, non-governmental organizations, and others. This diverse composition ensures a broad representation of perspectives and interests, fostering a comprehensive approach to educational oversight. The composition are;
1. Municipal Chief Executive who serve as a Chairperson
2. Municipal Director of Education as the Secretary
3. School Management Committee Representative
4. Parent Teacher Association Representative
5. Social Welfare Director
6. Municipal Coordinating Director
7. Chief Representative
8. Social Services Chairperson
9. Municipal Assembly Gender Desk Officer
10. Municipal Assembly Director / Deputy Director for Administration
11. Minutes Recording Officer (Recorder)
12. Municipal Health Directorate Director / Representative
13. Municipal GNAT Secretary / Representative
14. Private Schools Representative
15. Muslems Representative
16. Christian Representative
Functions of MEOC
The functions of the MEOC are multi-faceted and geared towards enhancing the overall quality of education within the Savelugu Municipality. They include:
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SMED is responsible for the implementation of pre-tertiary educational policies of the Government at the Municipal level to ensure that all Ghanaian children of school-going age irrespective of tribe, gender, disability, religious and political affiliations are provided with the best quality formal education.
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