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The quality of local democracies: A study into the functionality of municipal governance arrangements

The quality of local democracies: A study into the functionality of municipal governance arrangements

Author(s): Jaap De Visser; Nico Steytler and Annette May
Year: 2009

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.

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Submission on the Proposed Land Use Management Bill

Submission on the Proposed Land Use Management Bill

Author(s): Prof. Jaap de Visser
Year: 2008

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.

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Submission on Public Administration Management Bill

Submission on Public Administration Management Bill

Author(s): Prof. Jaap de Visser & Prof. Nico Steytler
Year: 2008

The Local Government Project comments on how the draft Public Administration Bill will impact local government.

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The guidelines on human resources arrangements for the transitional phase (2000)

The guidelines on human resources arrangements for the transitional phase (2000)

Author(s): The Special Task Team on the Establishment of Municipalities, in collaboration with the Department Provincial and Local Government
Year: 2000

These guidelines were compiled by the Special Task Team on the Establishment of Municipalities, in collaboration with the Department Provincial & Local Government

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