This unit is the core of the Department of Social and Cultural Affairs
Core Missions and Responsibilities
The unit supports the quality of pre-school and primary education, promotes the local culture, and works to preserve and develop the diverse national languages.
| Mission Category | Key Responsibilities |
| Education Infrastructure | Create, equip, manage, and maintain municipal kindergartens and primary schools, often in conjunction with the State. |
| Personnel Support | Recruit and manage auxiliary personnel (e.g., janitors, guards) for public educational institutions within the municipal area. |
| Cultural Promotion | Organize and support local cultural events, festivals, and exhibitions; manage municipal cultural centers and museums. |
| Heritage Preservation | Identify, protect, and promote local historical and cultural heritage sites and traditional arts. |
| Language Promotion | Implement and support programs for the promotion, preservation, and research of national (local) languages, in collaboration with regional authorities and academic bodies. |
| Youth & Literacy | Support literacy programs and educational initiatives targeting youth and out-of-school populations. |
Unit Head Contact Table
| Position/Unit | Official Name | Department | Office Extension (Room No.) | Primary Email |
| Chief of Department | Mr. Chief | Cultural, Sports, and Social Affairs | Room 29 | chief@council.cm |
| Head of Unit | Mr. Head | Education, Culture, & Nat. Languages | Room 30 | head@council.cm |
| Education Officer | Mr. Kenneth | Education, Culture, & Nat. Languages | Room 31 | kenneth@council.cm |
| Culture & Heritage Officer | Mr. Larry | Education, Culture, & Nat. Languages | Room 32 | larry@council.cm |