Governorate Powers

Execute the public policy of the Sultanate
Ensure the rule of law, protect the interests of the Sultanate and reinforce its authority
Develop, invest, and promote the governorate resources to achieve sustainable development and create vacancies for Omanis
Utilize the various potentials in the Governorate
Establish and manage the municipal utilities
Protect the public property and remove encroachments thereon
Fulfil the Governorate’s needs of public utilities and other government services
Participate in urban planning
Preserve the environment
Execute the developmental projects of the Governorate and overcome the obstacles in their way
Monitor the economic activities in the Governorate to enhance their development
Coordinate with the concerned authorities to prepare the projects of national development plans and review their execution