Kolfe Keraneo Sub-City Administration

Area: 61.25 sq.km

Population: 546,219

• Male: 220,859
• Female: 235,360

Population density per sq. m: 7,448.5

No. of Weredas: 15

Location: around Sost Kutir Mazoria

Powers and functions of the sub-city

The Sub-City shall:

• Carry out municipal functions within the bounds of the physical space located for it in accordance with the principle of decentralization and in conjunction with the center of the city.
• Administer the Weredas under its jurisdiction
• Ensures the observance of law and order

The Sub-City Council

Being accountable to the sub-city residents and the City Council, the sub-city council shall:-

1. Endorse the sub-city's socio-economic development as well as municipal services plans.
2. elect the Speaker , Deputy Speaker and Secretary of the Council from council members of the sub- city.
3. elect the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive of the sub-city from council members appointed by the political party with the majority of seats.
4. endorse the appointment of the sub-city's standing committee members nominated by the Chief Executive of the sub-city.
5. reallocates budget which has been allocated to it by the City Council.
6. establishes committees of the sub-city council.
7. receives from the Chief Executive of the sub-city and endorse annual and periodic reports.
8. issues directive by which the activities of the sub-city council would be led.