Madang Provincial Administration

Community & Government Affairs

Coordination of all sectoral functions at the Provincial, District, LLG, and Ward levels

Local Governance

Division Focus

Coordination & Governance

Coordinating sectoral functions across all levels of government – Provincial, District, LLG, and Wards

Focus: District Support, LLG Support, Community Development, Village Courts

Division Profile

About Community & Government Affairs

Division Overview

The Community & Government Affairs (CGA) Division, operating under the Provincial Social Services Office, coordinates all sectoral functions at the Provincial, District, LLG, and Ward levels. Led by Deputy Provincial Administrator Mr. Michael Gamoraka, the division oversees District Support, LLG Support, Community Development, and Village Courts. The division operates with a staff ceiling of 6 staff members and is organized into five key units.

Division Structure
  • Office of the DPA
  • Director District Support Services
  • LLG Support Services
  • Community Development
  • Village Courts
Division Leadership

Deputy Provincial Administrator
Mr. Michael Gamoraka

Vision & Mission: Mission and vision statements are developed periodically and vary at times.

Inspection

Regulative services and inspections of lower sectoral tiers

Top Service #1

Audit

Audits and compliance monitoring of sectoral functions

Top Service #2

Policy Advice

Policy guidance and advisory services for all governance levels

Top Service #3
Mandate

Core Functions

Comprehensive governance and community development services supporting all levels of government

Inspection Services

Regulative services and inspections of lower sectoral tiers to ensure compliance and quality

Inspection

Audit & Compliance

Audits and compliance monitoring of sectoral functions across all governance levels

Audit

Policy & Legal Advice

Policy guidance, legal advice, and regulatory support for Provincial, District, and LLG levels

Policy
What We Provide

CGA Services

Services provided to District Administrations, Local Level Governments, and the public

Policy, Law & Regulatory Advice

Providing expert advice on policy, law, and regulatory matters to all governance levels.

Policy Advice Core Service
Inspections & Audits

Regulative services, inspections, and audits of lower sectoral tiers.

Inspection Top Service
District Support Services

Support and coordination for District Administrations to enhance service delivery.

LLG Support Services

Capacity building and support for Local Level Governments to improve governance.

LLG Support Support
Community Development

Supporting community-led development initiatives and grassroots empowerment.

Community Development
Village Courts Support

Coordination and support for Village Courts in the administration of justice.

Village Courts Justice
Key Initiatives

Key Programs & Projects

Ward & LLG
Restructuring
Ward
Boundary Review
Capacity
Building
Governance
Reform

Major projects currently running include the Restructuring of Ward & LLG Structures and the Review of Ward Boundaries.

In Focus

CGA Focus Areas

Specialized services supporting governance and community development

Governance & Regulation

Our governance services focus on providing policy, law, and regulatory advice to all levels of government. We conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance, provide district and LLG support services, and work to strengthen governance systems across the province.

  • Policy & legal advice
  • Inspections & audits
  • District support
  • LLG support
Community & Justice

Our community services support community-led development initiatives and strengthen local governance. We coordinate Village Courts in the administration of justice, conduct training and awareness programs, and engage communities to enhance social cohesion and resilience.

  • Community development
  • Village Courts support
  • Training & awareness
  • Community engagement
Get In Touch

Contact Community & Government Affairs

Community & Government Affairs (CGA)

Office Address

Madang Provincial Administration (HQ)
Sir Angmai Bilas Complex
Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

Postal Address

PO Box 2139, MADANG 511
Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

Division Head

Mr. Michael Gamoraka
Deputy Provincial Administrator

Phone

A main contact number needs to be established.

Email

cga@madang.gov.pg

Office Hours

7:45 AM – 4:06 PM (Monday – Friday)

Content Approval

Content for the website is approved by the Review Committee. The main contact person for updating division information will be appointed by the Review Committee.

Important Information for the Public: Policy awareness is a key focus area for the division.
Community Engagement

The division works with communities and local groups, conducts training and awareness programs, and shares photos and videos of activities on the website.