Municipal Administration
Up one levelThe quality of local democracies: A study into the functionality of municipal governance arrangements
This study examines the legal framework for municipal governance and analyses whether, in practice, the relationships follow the pattern as intended in the law. More than thirty interviews were conducted with office-bearers, councillors and officials in five municipalities which differed according to size, location and success levels.
Submission on the Proposed Land Use Management Bill
The Project presented this submission to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs. These comments specifically address the constitutional interpretation of municipalities’ role with respect to land use management.
Submission on Public Administration Management Bill
The Local Government Project comments on how the draft Public Administration Bill will impact local government.
The guidelines on human resources arrangements for the transitional phase (2000)
These guidelines were compiled by the Special Task Team on the Establishment of Municipalities, in collaboration with the Department Provincial & Local Government