Accra, Oct. 14, GNA - The Land Commission is taking steps to stop th= e current spate of fraud in land title documentation to protect the public and improve the security of tenure by sticking to a new strategic plan.

A communiqu=E9 issued by the Commission at the end of an orientati= on workshop and signed by its Chairman, Nana Adjei Ampofo said the Commissio= n was being re-branded to improve upon its poor public image. The Commission, which was inaugurated on 21st August 2009, said it would do this through improved staff attitudes; work ethics; client-focus= ed and efficient service delivery in valuation, survey and mapping; documentation and registration of title deeds to meet clients' expectatio= ns.

The Commission said it would enforce development control in accorda= nce with statutory planning schemes and compliance with terms of leases and would accordingly deal appropriately with illegal structures; change of u= se without necessary approvals and encroachment on Government lands. The communiqu=E9 said the Commission would adopt good governance measures to ensure transparent management practices, accountability of officers; enforcement of rules and regulations and implementation of stri= ct disciplinary codes.

It said it would improve staff skills; capacity; rewards; working=

environment and relationship with stakeholders, clients and the general public. The communiqu=E9 said the Commission would take the necessary step= s to recover all revenue arrears from its clients as a means of improving reve= nue generation to support Government budget and thereby enabling it to achiev= e its development agenda. 14 Oct. 09