Function of Department


Function of Departments

Overview of the roles and responsibilities of each department under the Council.

1. Administration Department
Purpose: Keeps the Council running smoothly.
  • Coordinates daily council operations
  • Manages staff recruitment and administration
  • Organises meetings and secretariat services
  • Supervises ICT and computer systems
2. Engineering Department
Purpose: Builds and maintains council infrastructure.
  • Approves building plans and development projects
  • Maintains roads, drains, and street lighting
  • Manages traffic systems and council properties
  • Maintains council vehicles and machinery
3. Treasury Department
Purpose: Manages council finances.
  • Handles budgeting and financial planning
  • Manages accounting and payments
  • Ensures proper financial records
4. Rating and Valuation Department
Purpose: Manages property assessment and rates.
  • Maintains property records
  • Assesses property values
  • Collects assessment rates
5. Public Cleansing & Maintenance Section
Purpose: Keeps public areas clean and safe.
  • Manages public cleansing and desludging
  • Maintains public toilets
  • Handles refuse disposal
  • Controls stray animals
6. Landscaping Division
Purpose: Enhances the city’s appearance.
  • Maintains parks and recreational areas
  • Handles landscaping and beautification works
  • Manages park bookings and Padang usage
  • Provides plant rental services
7. Laws and Contracts Division
Purpose: Ensures compliance with council laws.
  • Enforces council by-laws
  • Controls vendor and business activities
  • Regulates council contracts and properties
8. Public Health Section
Purpose: Protects public health.
  • Controls sanitation and hygiene standards
  • Prevents communicable diseases
  • Conducts food inspections and sampling
  • Manages markets and hawker centres
9. Car Park Section
Purpose: Manages public parking facilities.
  • Controls gazetted public parking areas
  • Ensures orderly parking management
10. Miri Public Library
Purpose: Promotes knowledge and learning.
  • Provides library services
  • Maintains reading facilities
  • Organises educational activities
11. Enforcement Section
Purpose: Maintains order in public spaces.
  • Controls illegal trading activities
  • Ensures clear public walkways
  • Regulates advertisement banners
12. Public Relations Section
Purpose: Connects the Council with the public.
  • Handles press releases
  • Manages public complaints
  • Acts as the council information centre
13. Sustainable Development Goals Section
Purpose: Supports sustainable city development.
  • Plans green community initiatives
  • Monitors environmental programs
  • Ensures sustainable development practices