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This unit is a crucial part of the Department of Finance and Economic Development. It often works closely with the Mayor and the Revenue Services to boost the local tax base.
Core Missions and Responsibilities
The unit’s primary function is to foster a favorable business environment, support local enterprises, and attract investment to the municipality.
| Mission Category | Key Responsibilities |
| Business Support | Promote and support local economic activities including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), artisans, and agricultural initiatives. |
| Investment Promotion | Identify and promote local investment opportunities to potential domestic and foreign investors; participate in economic forums. |
| Market Infrastructure | Oversee the development and efficient management of communal commercial infrastructure such as markets, slaughterhouses, and bus stations. |
| Artisan & Tourism Support | Organize and support local fairs, exhibitions, and promotional events for artisans and local products; promote municipal tourism. |
| Data & Studies | Conduct local economic surveys and maintain an updated file of businesses and job creation initiatives for planning purposes. |
| Partnership Development | Facilitate and develop economic partnerships with the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and other CTDs to drive local growth. |
Unit Head Contact Table
| Position/Unit | Official Name | Department | Office Extension (Room No.) | Primary Email |
| Chief of Department | Mr. Chief | Finance and Economic Development | Room 13 | chief@council.cm |
| Head of Unit | Mr. Head | Economic Promotion | Room 14 | head@council.cm |
| SME and Investment Officer | Mr. Jules | Economic Promotion | Room 15 | jules@council.cm |
| Market and Fairs Officer | Mr. Kevin | Economic Promotion | Room 16 | kevin@council.cm |