City Manager Ravu Frank Reappointed for Second Term in Papua New Guinea

Ravu Frank has been reappointed as City Manager for the National Capital District Commission (NCDC), beginning his second four-year term. The announcement was made at NCD City Hall in the presence of NCD Governor Powes Parkop and other officials.

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We want continuity in the work we have been undertaking in the last four years.

Governor Parkop stated that the decision to reappoint Frank was based on merit, with the board unanimously endorsing him after reviewing two performance reports from his first term. "We want continuity in the work we have been undertaking in the last four years," Parkop explained. He noted that this reappointment followed a thorough assessment of Frank's performance, unlike the previous process which involved advertising and calling for expressions of interest.

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The whole idea is to establish a professional merit-based organisation that can deliver to the highest level possible.

The Department of Personnel Management also conducted its own review and provided recommendations before the board's final decision. Governor Parkop stressed the significance of merit-based appointments in restructuring the NCDC into a professional organization capable of delivering services at the highest level. He credited Frank's extensive experience and engineering expertise as critical to Port Moresby's infrastructure development over the past three decades.

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We need smart, competent people with experience and passion to drive our goals.

Frank, who joined NCDC in 2001, expressed his gratitude for the confidence placed in him by the Governor, the board, and staff. He assured them of his continued commitment to professionalizing NCDC and delivering municipal services effectively. The new contract includes eight major Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), incorporating around 15 benchmarks designed to guide the City Manager's responsibilities, including the completion of organizational restructuring.

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I must say thank you with a lot of gratitude and appreciation. There are other capable officers, but as the Governor said, continuity is important. I assure the board and Governor that I will continue to professionalise NCDC and deliver municipal services effectively.