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FINANCE CHAIRPERSONS’ FORUM

FINANCE CHAIRPERSONS’ FORUM. MFMA Circular No. 60 (issued April 2012) Minimum Competency Level Regulations. Purpose of the Circular. To restate the purpose of the Minimum Competency Level Regulations To introduce the concept of “Special Merit Cases”

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FINANCE CHAIRPERSONS’ FORUM

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  1. FINANCE CHAIRPERSONS’ FORUM MFMA Circular No. 60 (issued April 2012) Minimum Competency Level Regulations MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME

  2. Purpose of the Circular • To restate the purpose of the Minimum Competency Level Regulations • To introduce the concept of “Special Merit Cases” • To clarify what constitutes proof of competency MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME

  3. Special Merit Cases • Applies to officials currently employed by the municipality • To be considered, an official must be in the process of attaining the minimum competency level • If approved, an official will have an extension up to eighteen months (July 1, 2014) MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME

  4. Special Merit Cases cont’d • To be considered for Special Merit status, the municipality must apply to National Treasury not later than September 7, 2012 • Approval is not automatic • If approved, progress will be monitored by National Treasury • Special Merit Status may be withdrawn at any time Mayoral Committees are only as effective as the Executive Mayor allows them to be MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME

  5. New Officials • All officials appointed after April 2012 should meet the Minimum Competency Level • If not, the municipality must apply to National Treasury, seeking consideration to delay the Regulation for that official • The municipality must explain to National Treasury why the municipality was unable to appoint a duly qualified person MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME

  6. Conclusion • Circular 60 provides municipalities with some “breathing space” in terms of compliance with the Regulation • If Special Merit status is approved, the official receives an extension, NOT an exemption • Every new appointment must meet the minimum competency level • THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW!! MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME

  7. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION ?? Questions ?? Comments MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME

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