Strategic Plan for Abaiang Council drafted
The May
or for Abaiang, Cr. Ngaluenga K. Iatakee, with assistance provided by KiLGA, has produced a draft Strategic Plan for his Council that contains a list of strategies and projects covering the period 2013 to 2016. The Plan has been noted by the full Council in its meeting in February. The Council has also decided to seek financial and technical assistance from CLGF or other sources, for the development and completion of the plan that will include consultation of the Council communities and stakeholders.
| Name | Abaiang Island Council |
| Date of establishment | 28 March 1967 |
| Total Land Area | 17.5 Square Kilometres |
| Population | 5,502; (M—2745; F—2757) |
| Annual Growth | 5.34 |
| Mayor | Ngaluenga K. Iatakee (2012—) |
| Clerk | Ms. Boboua Kaareta |
| No. of elected members | 14 |
| No. of Special members | 1 |
| No. of Nominated members | 2 |
| No. of ex-officio members | 3 |
| No. of Council-paid employees | 67 |
| No. of seconded government staff | 5 |
| Date of last (and next) Election | August 2012 |
| Annual Revenue (2012) | $282, 639.00 |
| Annual Expenditure (2012) | $282, 456.00 |
| Contact details | Phones—(686) 33200; 33202; 33203;E-mail: ngaluengak@g-mail.com |
