Preamble & Priority

VISION - "LIVING AND WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD A BEST CAPITAL CITY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC".

MISSION - "TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE OUR ENVIRONMENT THAT IS CONDUCIVE FOR BALANCED AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH BY IMPARTING EFFECTIVE BASIC AND VITAL CIVIC SERVICES TO THE CITY RESIDENTS".

The Commission budget priority for 2012 would be providing;

Quality and universal education – primary & secondary level: At least build one school per year, buildings to facilitate computer & science labs and libraries & increase space in schools.

Better infrastructure facilities for city residents: sealed roads and adequate drainage, consistent streetlights, reliable and hygienic market facilities and play areas for children.

Literate, pro-active and self-reliant residents: literacy programs, awareness, community neighborhood programs, gender equations.

Clean & safe city for all: clean up city, neighborhood watch, city rangers, improve hygiene (awareness & inspection of residences), good parenting & betel nut free environment.

Greater participation by Motu Koita in the social, economic and political life of the city.

Total revenue estimated to be generated as per this budget for the year 2012 would be K172.48 million (2011 -K183.53 million). The comparative details are:

Revenue Budget

The following is the summary:

No	Details	2011	2012
1	Government & External Grants	9,632,000	3,913,000
2	Rates - Land & Garbage	13,000,000	14,000,000
3	License Fees	2,885,000	3,255,000
4	Fees for Services	1,170,000	1,320,000
5	5 Taxes & Fines GST	156,236,000	149,649,400
7	Others	610,000	350,000
	Total	183,533,000	172,487,400

Expenditure Budget

The Commission's total outlay is classified into the following expenditure categories:

No	Expenditure	2011	2012
1	Personnel Cost	35,673,000	39,169,000
2	Operating Expenses	39,136,000	51,095,000
3	Grants to Institutions	20,682,000	22,342,000
4	Capital Formation	53,087,000	37,642,000
5	Debt Service	200,000	200,000
6	Admin support	21,735,000	26,626,400
7	Govt. Grant expenses	3,913,000	9,632,000
8	Prior Year Creditors	1,500,000	1,500,000
		181,645,000	182,487,400