Professor Lord Mensah, Head of Local Government Service (LGS), has urged Chief Directors and Human Resource Managers to uphold professionalism, teamwork and integrity. According to him, the Performance Management System includes Performance Contracts and Appraisals, focusing on General Administration, Human Resource Management and Financial Management. He said the LGS will monitor progress, and Regional Ministers will supervise signing of contracts with MMDCEs and MMDCDs by January 30th 2026. He emphasized that leadership is crucial to achieving agreed targets and urged Regional Ministers to provide direction, oversight, and support, ensuring that statutory meetings are held, recommendations implemented and public financial management laws are adhered to. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, highlighted decentralization and accountability to the people, commending the Local Government ministry’s commitment.