Local Government Relations Master Class

1. Local Government Relations Master Class 20 May 2010 Presentation by Oupa Pilane 0823718413

2. The Establishment and Mandate of Municipality • Municipalities are constitutional structures established in accordance to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,1996 • Chapter 7, Section 151 of the Constitution give the constitutional status of a Municipality • (1) The local sphere of government consist of municipalities, must be established for the whole territory of the Republic. (Service delivery must there reach every corner of every boundary) • (2) The Executive and Legislative Authority of a municipality is vested in its Municipality • (3) A municipality has the right to govern, on its own initiative, the local government affairs of its community, subject to national and provincial legislation, as provided for in the Constitution. • (4) The national or provincial government may not compromise or impede a municipality’s ability or right to exercise its powers or perform its functions.

3. Section 152 provides for The Object for Local Government, which are: (a) Provide democratic and accountable government for local communities; (b) Ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner; (c) Promote social and economic development; (d) Promote a safe and healthy environment; and (e) Encourage the involvement of communities and community organisations in matters of local government.

4. The establishment and functioning of a municipality is supported by other legislations • The Structures act: • The systems Act • MFMA • MPRA • Demarcation Act

5. Air pollution Building regulations Child care facilities Electricity and gas reticulation Firefighting services Local tourism Municipal airports Municipal planning Municipal Health Services Municipal public transport Municipal public works in respect of municipal needs as per constitution Storm water management systems in built up areas Trading regulations Water and sanitation services limited to potable water supply and domestic waste-water and sewage disposal systems Constitutions Part B Schedule 4

6. Beaches and amusement facilities Billboards and display of advertisement in public places Cemeteries, funeral parlours and crematoria Cleansing Control of public nuisance Control of undertakings that sell liquor to the public Facilities for the accommodation, care and burial of animals Fencing and fences Street lighting Traffic and parking Licensing of dogs Licensing and control of places that sell food to the public Local amenities Local sport facilities Markets Municipal abattoirs Municipal parks and recreation Municipal roads Noise pollution Pounds Public places Refuse removal, refuse dumps and solid waste disposal Street trading Schedule 5 Part B

7. Policies and Systems • Organizational Structure • Information management system • Information Technology) • Financial Engagement (Revenue Management) • Sector Plans (Comprehensive Infrastructure Plans, Water & sanitation, LED, transport etc) • Delegations (Structures, MFMA, Systems Act) • Performance Management System • Skills Development Plan (admin • Employment Equity Plan • Occupational health and Safety Pla • Communication plan • Customer care strategy • Indigent policy • Strategy for focus groups • By law reforms • Disaster Management Plan • Project Management Unit

8. Municipal Turn Around Strategies and IDP Process • Provide business with opportunity to assist and do business with Local Government • Assisting municipalities with business process analysis • Supporting them with planning • Timing of the IDP Process important (see attachment)

9. Conclusion • There is a greater need for business to partner with government at planning levels rather than later in the processes. • Thank you