Volume 2, Issue 4, November 2000
Financial Arrangements for the New Municipalities: Guidelines for the Transitional Phase
The establishment of new municipalities is on our doorstep and it is crucial that certain financial and other related issues be addressed as a matter of extreme of urgency.
First Council Meeting: Guidelines for the Agenda
The final stage of local government transformation commences formally with the holding of the first meeting of the newly elected councils.
Implementing the New Division of Functions and Powers
This is an edited version of a framework document, dated 11 October 2000 and prepared jointly by the Municipal Demarcation Board and the Department of Provincial and Local Government.
New District Functions: Their Implications for Local Government
The Structures Amendment Act 33 has of 2000 allocated functions that were traditionally local municipalities functions to district municipalities.
Post Demarcation Challenges
The municipal elections on 5 December will allow us to begin to set in place a new, democratic, non-racial municipal order.
Toward Transformation
On 26 July 2000, Minister Mufamadi established a Special Task Team for the Establishment of Municipalities (STT) to assist provinces in dealing with problem areas pertaining to the establishment process.
Traditional Leaders: Their Participation in Local Government
The position of traditional leaders in local government was the last hurdle that had to be crossed before the election date could be announced by the Minister of Provincial and Local Government.
