The Mayor of Amman meets with residents and listens to their demands

Press release
Published December 26th, 2010 - 04:12 GMT

Greater Amman Municipality
Greater Amman Municipality

Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Omar Maani, said that “King Abdullah II’s noble gesture towards the residents of Al - Rahmaniyah Neighborhood in Sweileh is represented in the execution of service projects on the part of GAM, a true proof of His Majesty’s closeness to his people’s needs and demands across the Kingdom”.

Maani called on one of the residents of the neighborhood, during the open day with the citizens, to get involved in the activities that GAM has already commenced: training courses, and cultural and social events and programs.

He drew the attention, during the meeting which marked the presence of the City Manager, Engineer A'mmar Gharaybeh, and top officials, that GAM, with all its cadre, is keen on extending all municipality services, in addition to activating cultural and social movement in all GAM regions, according to set plans and programs.

Mayor Maani, reiterated GAM's position on combating the phenomenon of kiosks and venders in the capital, re-directing owners to the popular marks. He also pointed out that GAM is very keen on the sustainability and continuity of such markets through the on going, year round qualification and development programs.

During the open day GAM devoted to citizens the last Sunday of each month, the Mayor listened to the resident's demands, remarks and causes which centered around organization, opening and pavement of roads, public transport services, rendering of services, in addition to a number of other service issues.

Mayor Maani instructed the concerned GAM departments to study all the residents' demands, remarks, and complaints and to promptly execute them so far as they are not in violation of any laws or regulations.

A number of the attending residents commended the efforts exerted by GAM, service of the Capital, through the various development projects. 

Background Information

Greater Amman Municipality

The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) building is located in the Amman City Center. It is surrounded by gardens, parks, and seating areas designed to grant citizens a space to enjoy their free time. GAM currently encompasses 23000 employees, users, and workers who, on their part, serve a population that covers a predicted area of 1700 km2.

Administrative regions within the Greater Amman Municipality number 27 in total, and are all geographically distributed. These regions are run by teams of qualified employees, while the managerial side of the Greater Amman Municipality is run by the Greater Amman Municipality Council, comprising 68 members, working within 14 committees, and headed by the Mayor of Amman.

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