Crossing the floor: Proposed Constitutional Amendments

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published a proposal to amend Constitutional provisions for municipal elections. The new provisions would, among other things, allow councillors to cross the floor without losing their seats.

From the Courts: Guarding Against Disruption of Local Government

MEC for Local Government and Planning of the Western Cape v Paarl Poultry Enterprises CC Rosendal Poultry Farm 2002 (2) BCLR 133 (CC)

Local Government Bargaining Council: Towards a Uniform Approach to Labour Matters?

The South African Local Government Bargaining Council was registered on 1 March 2001 after an agreement signed on 2 September 1997 between the South African Local Government Association and two Unions, the South African Municipal Workers Union and the Independent Municipal Allied Trade Union.

Municipal Finance Management Bill under Scrutiny

During February and March 2002, the National Assembly's Portfolio Committee on Finance received submissions on the Municipal Finance Management Bill. This article summarises concerns about the Bill which were raised by the Community Law Centre.

President's Coordinating Council sets Agenda for Local Government

At a special President's Coordinating Council (PCC) workshop on 14 December 2001, the agenda was set for building a strong and development-oriented local government. The PCC adopted wide-ranging resolutions which chart the way forward in both the short and medium term.

Province not Liable for Municipal Debts.

MEC for Local Government, Mpumalanga v IMATU 2002 (1) SA 76 (SCA)