http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za The Local Government Publications can be viewed here. daily 1 2009-09-17T10:29:38Z http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/municipal-administration/PoliticalAdminInterface.pdf 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. No publisher Jill 2010-11-18T08:10:09Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/community-participation/Ward%20Committees%20book.pdf Since 1994, there has been a widely observed commitment in South Africa to participatory governance within both government and civil society, which has been given legal standing and encouragement through the country’s Constitution and other pieces of progressive legislation. While in many instances implementation has lagged behind the ideals of legislation and policy, it has to be said that never in the country’s history have law and policy-making and development practice been as democratic and participatory as under the present dispensation. No publisher Alex 2010-11-18T08:10:05Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/community-participation-1/Submission%2017th%20Constitution%20Amendment%20Bill.pdf Drafted by Prof Jaap de Visser and Prof Nico Steytler, the concerns of the draft bill are the electricity restructuring and the general legal and the constitutional consequences if the amendment. No publisher Alex 2010-11-18T08:10:03Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/governance-in-municipalities/Speaking%20of%20Mayor%20Conflicts.pdf No publisher Alex 2010-11-18T08:09:51Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/childrens-rights-civil-society-prison-reform-initiative-gender-local-government-o-masters-programme-on-local-government/CWCI%20Roundtable%20Report.pdf The key financial policy objectives for sustainable local government in South Africa are derived from constitutional obligations. These obligations require municipal organization, planning and budgeting systems to equitably target the provision of basic services and socio-economic development for all citizens. Municipal budgets and municipal infrastructure grants are the main policy instruments that direct the expenditure stance of municipalities in achieving the infrastructure service delivery targets. No publisher Adele 2010-11-18T08:10:20Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/co-operative-government-local-government-redefining-the-political-structure-of-district-municipalities-the-reality-of-the-current-functioning-of-district-municipalities-is-that-even-where-the-context-suggests-that-there-is-potential-for-the-district-s/District%20Intergovernmental%20Forums.pdf This report evaluates the formal and substantive compliance of district municipalities with the IRFA, in particular the nascent forums and their legislated activities. Did the forums comply with the specific provisions, as well as the objectives, of the Act – effecting cooperation and coordination? This report therefore seeks to evaluate the formal compliance of districts to the provisions of the IRFA and analyse the progress made in adhering to its goals. This is therefore a post IRFA assessment that aims to examine and assist in the implementation of the Act at district level. No publisher Adele 2010-11-18T08:10:20Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/co-operative-government-local-government-redefining-the-political-structure-of-district-municipalities-the-reality-of-the-current-functioning-of-district-municipalities-is-that-even-where-the-context-suggests-that-there-is-potential-for-the-district-s/Preliminary%20assessment%20of%20PIFs%20and%20DIFs.pdf This report evaluates the formal and substantive compliance by provinces and district municipalities with the requirements of the IRFA, in particular the nascent forums and their activities. Formal compliance refers to the strict compliance with the requirements of the Act, while substantive compliance refers to the functioning of the fora, what they discuss, its effectiveness and the like. It goes to the legislative purpose of the forums. This report therefore seeks to provisionally assess the formal compliance of provinces and districts to the provisions of the IRFA and analyse the progress made in adhering to its goals. This is therefore a post-IRFA assessment that aims to examine, and assist in, the implementation of the Act. No publisher Adele 2010-11-18T08:10:19Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/co-operative-government-local-government-redefining-the-political-structure-of-district-municipalities-the-reality-of-the-current-functioning-of-district-municipalities-is-that-even-where-the-context-suggests-that-there-is-potential-for-the-district-s/Premiers%20Intergovernmental%20Forums.pdf This report focuses on provincial intergovernmental structures. Using the benchmarks developed by the previous report, it assesses the situation of provincial intergovernmental relations after the enactment of the Act. It particularly seeks to evaluate the formal compliance of provinces to the provisions of the IRFA and analyze the progress made in adhering to and facilitating the goals of the IRFA. In a nutshell, this is a post – IRFA assessment that aims to examine and assist the implementation of the Act at the provincial level. No publisher Adele 2010-11-18T08:10:19Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/co-operative-government-local-government-redefining-the-political-structure-of-district-municipalities-the-reality-of-the-current-functioning-of-district-municipalities-is-that-even-where-the-context-suggests-that-there-is-potential-for-the-district-s/IGDS%20Manual_06.pdf The objective of these Guidelines is to assist organs of state in the national, provincial and local spheres of government to manage conflict appropriately. They operate in the context of the constitutional mandate for cooperative government which requires governments to: * facilitate co-ordination in the implementation of policy and legislation; * cooperate with one another in mutual trust and good faith; * avoid legal proceedings against one another; and * try and resolve their disputes amicably. No publisher Adele 2010-11-18T08:10:19Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/co-operative-government-local-government-redefining-the-political-structure-of-district-municipalities-the-reality-of-the-current-functioning-of-district-municipalities-is-that-even-where-the-context-suggests-that-there-is-potential-for-the-district-s/Dispute%20Paper%20IGR%20Framework%20Act.pdf In this paper an analysis is provided of the dispute resolution mechanism in the IGR Framework Act. We are particularly interested in the way these mechanisms assist in resolving disputes in which local government is a party, given its relatively new status as an autonomous sphere of government.7 In the first part of this paper, we describe the constitutional framework that underpins the IGR Framework Act and assess how the provisions of the Act give effect to the constitutional imperative on which it is based. Secondly, we identify and assess the different stages in the dispute resolution process and the steps that characterise each stage. Drawing on practice we identify the tensions that arise through the stages and also the thresholds that are developing through a review of the judicial decisions on intergovernmental dispute resolution. No publisher Adele 2010-11-18T08:10:19Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/co-operative-government-local-government-redefining-the-political-structure-of-district-municipalities-the-reality-of-the-current-functioning-of-district-municipalities-is-that-even-where-the-context-suggests-that-there-is-potential-for-the-district-s/CAGE%20Paper%20II%20-%20Final.pdf The disquiet about district municipalities – their functioning and their future – is widespread. Some critics ask whether districts have served the function, while others contend strongly that they should be disestablished. This paper argues for (a) redefining the objects of districts by realigning them to the White Paper’s vision, and/or (b) re-determining the areas appropriate for two-tier local government. These options should be assessed within the normative framework of developmental local government: which option would contribute the most to achieving this constitutional goal? No publisher Adele 2010-11-18T08:10:19Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/co-operative-government-local-government-redefining-the-political-structure-of-district-municipalities-the-reality-of-the-current-functioning-of-district-municipalities-is-that-even-where-the-context-suggests-that-there-is-potential-for-the-district-s/Redefining%20The%20Political%20Structure%20Of%20District%20Municipalities.pdf The reality of the current functioning of district municipalities is that even where the context suggests that there is potential for the district system to work in rural areas, the instances of success are limited. A key problem is the dysfunctional relationship between districts and local councils. This paper explores some options on the restructuring of the political structure of district municipalities. No publisher Adele 2010-11-18T08:10:18Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/supervision-of-municipalities/section_139_manual.pdf A manual explaining provincial intervention in a municipality. It contains the substantial requirements (circumstances that merit intervention) as well as the procedural requirements (the procedures of section 139). No publisher Adele 2010-11-18T08:10:18Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/supervision-of-municipalities/thesisjdv.pdf LL M thesis discussing the legal framework for provincial intervention in terms of section 139 of the Constitution. No publisher Adele 2010-11-18T08:10:17Z publicationFile http://www.communitylawcentre.org.za/clc-projects/local-government/publications/supervision-of-municipalities/provincial_monitoring.pdf This paper deals with some of the challenges and opportunities for provinces to fulfil their constitutional obligation to monitor the performance of municipalities. No publisher Adele 2010-11-18T08:10:17Z publicationFile