Neighbourhood Democratic Councils

A Neighbourhood Democratic Council covers a small geographic area within each region and is tasked with responsibility for the management and administration of these areas within its boundaries. Although the NDC’s were established by an order under the Local Democratic Organs Act 12 of 1980 it was not until 1994 that they were actually implemented.

Councillors are elected at Local Government elections, which is held under the general supervision of the Guyana Election Commission. The number of Councillors elected may range from 12 to 30 depending on the size of the population of the Neighbourhood and its topography. These Councils operate under Local Government Act Chapter 28:02

The Overseer is responsible for the day to day administration of the office and assisting in the execution of the council’s decisions.

The Neighbourhood Democratic Councils receive a subvention from Central Government every year to assist in the execution of developmental works within the boundaries of the NDC.

Additionally each NDC collects rates and taxes from the established revenue base, these are retained by the said Council and used to provide effective and efficient services to the residents.

Functions of the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils:

1. To provide efficient services for the residents as stated in the Laws. Services include sanitation, garbage disposal, road/dam maintenance, market facilities, burial grounds, abattoirs, drainage, etc.;
2. To maintain and protect public property; 3. To levy and collect rates.

MUNICIPAL COUNCILS

The municipalities operate under the Municipal and District Councils Act Chapter 28:01. The provision allows for a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors, the Town Clerk is the Administrator. Each Council has the responsibility for solid waste collection and disposal, maintenance of infrastructure services (roads, bridges, etc.), market facilities, and child welfare services among others.

Like NDCs, Municipalities receive an annual subvention from the Ministry of Local Government & Regional Development. This is in accordance to budgetary allocations approved by Parliament and meant to execute developmental works. However, the collection of rates and taxes are the main source of revenue for these councils.

 

WHY PAY RATES AND TAXES?

For communities to experience development, both local government entity and the residents must work together. Local authorities provide a number of services to the residents within their boundaries as mandated by law. This provision has a cost attached and becomes recoverable from an individual in respect to his or her ownership of land or other property.

Properties are valued on the rate set by the Council after the completion of the valuation process. Rate payers are expected to pay their rates annually since interest is calculated on any outstanding amount. Council has the authority to levy against any defaulting rate payers to recover the amount outstanding.

The amount levied can be paid in full or in four equal installments respectively- on the publication notice in the Gazette or Newspaper and on 1st April, 1st July, and 1st October during the given year. Interest would not be charged until thirty days after the due dates.

 

Functions of the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils:

1. To provide efficient services for the residents as stated in the Laws. Services include sanitation, garbage disposal, road/dam maintenance, market facilities, burial grounds, abattoirs, drainage, etc.
2. To maintain and protect public property
3. To levy and collect rates.

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Region 1 NDC’s

Name of NDC	Address	Council Members	Statutory Meeting	Location of Meeting	Telephone Number
Ridge/Arakaka	Port Kaituma, North West District	18	3rd Thursday, Bi-monthly	NDC office	696-6511, 617-9036
Mabaruma/Kum-aka/Hosororo	Mabaruma, North West District	18	2nd Thursday	NDC office	777-5019

Region 2 NDC’s

Name of NDC	Address	Council Members	Statutory Meeting	Location of Meeting	Telephone Number
Charity/Urasara	Charity, Pomeroon	18	4th Friday, 9:00 hrs; Bi-monthly	NDC office	771-4694
Evergreen/Paradise	Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast		1st Tuesday, 09:00 hrs	NDC office	771-4066
Aberdeen/Zorg-en-Vlygt	Queenstown, Essequibo Coast	18	1st Thursday, 13:00 hrs	NDC office	672-3024, 690-9429
Annandale/Riverstown	Suddie, Essequibo Coast	18	1th Tuesday, 09:00 hrs	NDC office	774-4302
Good Hope/Pomona	Huis t Dieren, Essequibo Coast	18	4th Tuesday, 09:00 hrs	NDC office	774-5327

Region 3 NDC’s

Name of NDC	Address	Council Members	Statutory Meeting	Location of Meeting	Telephone Number
Wakenaam	Sans Succi, Wakenaam	18	4th Wednesday, 10:00 Hrs	NDC office	774-5060
Leguan	Leguan, Essequibo River	18	2nd Monday, 09:00 Hrs	NDC office	260-0710
Mora/Parika	Parika Marketing Centre, East Bank Essequibo	15	Last Wednesday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	260-4569
Hydronie/Good Hope	Farm, East Bank Essequibo	18	Last Tuesday; 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	268-2393
Greenwich Park, Vergenoegen	Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo	15	1st Monday; 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	260-2199
Tuschen/Uitvlugt	Kastev, Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara	18	2nd Wed 15:00 Hrs	NDC office	275-0355
Stewartville/Cornelia Ida	Stewartville, West Coast Demerara	18	2nd Monday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	268-2388
Hague/Blankenburg	Den-Amstel, West Coast Demerara	18	Last Tuesday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	276-3015
La Jalousie/Nouvelle Flanders	Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara	18	2nd Thursday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	269-0011
Best/Klien/ Pouderoyen	Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara	18	2nd Wednesday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	264-2461
Malgre Tout/Meer Zorgen	Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara	18	3rdMonday, 15:00 Hrs	NDC office	263-7324
La Grange/Nimes	Bagotville, West Bank Demerara	15	3rd Monday, 15:00 Hrs	NDC office	263-5558
Canal’s Polder	Canal No. 2 Polder, West Bank Demerara	18		NDC Office	263-5708
Toevlugt/Patentia	Good Intent, West Bank Demerara	18	3rd Monday, 17:30 Hrs	NDC office	263-7091

Region 4 NDC’s

Name of NDC	Address	Council Members	Statutory Meeting	Location of Meeting	Telephone Number
Soesdyke/Huist’ Coverden NDC	Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara	18	4th Wednesday, 15:00 Hrs	NDC office	261-5224
Caledonia/Good Success	Craig, East Bank Demerara	18	1st Monday, 09:00 Hrs	NDC office	266-2239
Little Diamond/Herstelling	49 Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara	18	3rd Wednesday, 09:00	NDC office	265-2333
Golden Grove/Diamond Place	Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara	18	4th Tuesday, 15:00 Hrs	NDC office	265-2256
Mocha/Arcadia	Moca village, East Bank Demerara	18	1st Monday, 09:00 Hrs	NDC office	263-6176
Ramsburg/Eccles	Peter’s Hall, East Bank Demerara	18	1st Monday, 17:00 Hrs	NDC office	233-5515
Industry/Plaisance	Plaisance, East Bank Demerara	18	2nd Tuesday, 15:00 Hrs	NDC office	220-2326
Better Hope/ LBI	Better Hope, East Coast Demerara	18	1st Wednesday, 15:30 Hrs	NDC office	220-8899
Beterverwagting/Triumph	Triumph, East Coast Demerara	18	1st Tuesday, 15:00 Hrs	NDC office	220-2306
Man Repos/ La Reconnaissance	Lusignan, East Coast Demerara	18	2nd Tuesday, 17:30 Hrs	NDC office	220-8110
Buxton/Foulis	Buxton, East Coast Demerara	18	2nd Tuesday, 14:00 Hrs	NDC office	220-8849
Enmore/Hope	Enmore, East Coast Demerara	18	3rd Tuesday, 17:30 Hrs	NDC office	256-3533
Haslington/Grove	Nabaclis, East Coast Demerara	18	3rd Monday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	256-2226
Unity/Vereeniging	Belmonte, Mahaica	18	1st Thursday, 16:00 Hrs	NDC office	228-5329
Cane Grove	Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara	18	1st Tuesday, 13:30 Hrs	NDC office	257-0059

Region 5 NDC’s

Name of NDC	Address	Council Members	Statutory Meeting	Location of Meeting	Telephone Number
Woodlands/Farm	Zeskenderen, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara	18	3rd Wednesday, 15:00 Hrs	NDC office	221-2237
Hamlet/Chance	Perth Village, East Coast Demerara	18	2nd Wednesday, 16:00 Hrs	NDC office	221-2443
Mahaicony/Abary	Dundee, Mahaicony East Coast Demerara	18	Last Wednesday, 15:00 Hrs	NDC office	221-2846
Profit/Rising Sun	Belladrum, West Coast Berbice	18	1st Tuesday, 11:00 Hrs	NDC office	232-3580
Seafield/Tempie	Litchfeild Village, West Coast Demerara	18	1st Tuesday, 10:00 Hrs	NDC office	328-2142
Union/Naarstigheid	Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice	18	2nd Monday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	232-0045
Bath/WoodleyPark	Woodly Park, West Coast Berbice	18	3rd Tuesday, 14:00 Hrs	NDC office	328-7395
Woodlands/Bel Air	No. 8, West Coast Berbice	18	2nd Wednesday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	682-9500
Zeelugt / Rosignol	Rosignol, West Coast Berbice.	18	1st Thursday, 11:00 Hrs	NDC office	330-2423
Blairmont/Gelderland	No. 2 Settlement Blairmont, West Coast, Bce	18	2nd Thursday,15:30 Hrs	NDC office	327-0558

Region 6 NDC’s

Name of NDC	Address	Council Members	Statutory Meeting	Location of Meeting	Telephone Number
Enfield/New Doe Park	Sisters, East Bank Berbice	18	4th Wednesday, 14:00 Hrs	NDC office	333-5636
Ordinance/ FortLands	Cumberland, Canje, Berbice	18	4th Wednesday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	327-7205
Canefield/Enterprise	Canefield, East Canje Berbice	18	3rd Tuesday, 16:00 Hrs	NDC office	326-0575
Kintyre/ No.37	Bohemia, Corentyne, Berbice	18	2nd Thursday	NDC office	610-8407
Gibraltar/Fyrish	Fyrish, Corentyne	18	3rd Monday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	322-0300
Kilcoy/Hampshire	Albion, Corentyne	18	2nd Tuesday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	322-3147
Port Mourant/ John	Port Mourant, Corentyne	18	1st Monday, 09:30 Hrs	NDC office	336-6236
Bloomfield/Whim	Bloomfield/Whim	18	2nd Tuesday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	337-2619
Lancaster/ Hogstye	Alness, Corentyne	18	2nd Wednesday, 14:00 Hrs	NDC office	331-0187
Black Bush Polder	Mibicuri, Black, Bush Polder	18	2nd Monday, 08:30 Hrs	NDC office	664-3439
Good Hope/ No.51	No. 47 Village, Corentyne	18	2nd Tuesday, 09:30 Hrs	NDC office	339-4318
Macedonia/Joppa	Eversham, Corentyne	18	2nd Wednesday, 14:00 Hrs	NDC office	325-5567
Bushlot/Adventure	Kildonan, Corentyne	18	Last Tuesday, 09:00 Hrs	NDC office	649-1893
Maida/Tarlogie	Tarlogie, Corentyne	18	2nd Tuesday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC office	333-2998
No. 52/ No. 74	No. 54, Corentyne	18	3rd Wednesday13:00 Hrs	NDC office	339-4010
Crabwood Creek/ Molsen Creek	Crabwood Creek, Corentyne	18	2nd Tuesday, 13:00 Hrs	NDC Office	339-2330

Region 7 NDC’s

Name of NDC	Address	Council Members	Statutory Meeting	Location of Meeting	Telephone Number
Bartica NDC	1st Avenue, Bartica Essequibo River	18	2nd Monday, 10:00 Hrs	NDC Office	455-2229

Region 8 NDC’s

Please direct all concern to the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) for this region.

Region 9 NDC’s

Name of NDC	Address	Council Members	Statutory Meeting	Location of Meeting	Telephone Number
Ireng/Sawariwau NDC		12	1st Wednesday, 09:00 Hrs	Lethem	772-2028

Region 10 NDC’s

Name of NDC	Address	Council Members	Statutory Meeting	Location of Meeting	Telephone Number
Kwakwani NDC	Kwakwani, Berbice River	18	1st Tuesday, 17:30 Hrs	NDC office	440-2271/2