An executive mayor is entitled to receive reports from committees of the municipal council and to forward these reports together with a recommendation to the council when the matter cannot be disposed of by the executive mayor in terms of the executive mayor’s delegated powers.
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An executive mayor is entitled to receive reports from committees of the municipal council and to forward these reports together with a recommendation to the council when the matter cannot be disposed of by the executive mayor in terms of the executive mayor’s delegated powers.
- Identify the needs of the municipality.
- Review and evaluate those needs in order of priority.
- Recommend to the municipal council strategies, programmed and services to address priority needs through the integrated development plan, and the estimates of revenue and expenditure. taking into account any applicable national and provincial development plans: and
- Recommend or determine the best way. including partnership and other 20 approaches. to deliver those strategies: programmes and services to the maximum benefit of the community.
- Identify and develop criteria in terms of which progress in the implementation of the strategies. programs and services referred to in subsection (2)(c) can 25 be evaluated. including key performance indicators which are specific to the municipality and common to local government in general
- Evaluate progress against the key performance indicators.
- Review the performance of the municipality in order to improve:
- The economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the municipality,
- The efficiency of credit control and revenue and debt collection services, and
- The implementation of the municipality by-laws.
- Monitor the management of the municipality’s administration in accordance with the directions of the municipal council.
- Oversee the provision of services to communities in the municipality in a sustainable manner.
- Perform such duties and exercise such powers as the council may delegate to the executive mayor in terms of section 32.
- Annually report on the involvement of communities and community organisations in the affairs of the municipality.
- Ensure that regard is given to public views and report on the effect of consultation on the decisions of the council.
- An executive mayor must perform a ceremonial role as the municipal council may determine.
- An executive mayor must report to the municipal council on all decisions taken by the executive mayor.
- The deputy executive mayor of a municipality exercises the powers and performs the duties of the executive mayor if the executive mayor is absent or not available or if the office of the executive mayor is vacant.
- If the executive mayor is absent or not available and the municipality does not have a deputy executive mayor, or the deputy executive mayor is also absent or not available, the council must designate a councillor to act as executive mayor.
Meet the Chief Whip & Speaker
- Presides at meetings of the council
- Performs the duties and exercises the powers delegated to the speaker in terms of section 59 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000); [Para. (b,) amended by s. 14 (a) of Act 51 of 2002,]
- Must ensure that the council meets at least quarterly
- Must maintain order during meetings
- Must ensure compliance in the council and council committees with the Code of Conduct set out in Schedule 1 to the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000); and [Para. (e) amended by s. 14 (b) of Act 51 of 2002.]
- AMust ensure that council meetings are conducted in accordance with the rules and orders of the council.
Members of the Mayoral Committee
CLLR J.T Makwiting
(MMC – INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICE DELIVERY)
Water, Sanitation, Electricity, Roads & Maintainance
CLLR T. Pookgadi
(MMC – CORPORATE SERVICES)
Human Resources Management & Developement Performance, Corporate Governance, Communications, Public Participation, Traditional Affairs.
CLLR. C. MASEKO
(MMC – FINANCE)
Internal Audit & Risk Management
CLLR M.S NKOSI
(MMC – RURAL DEVELOPMENT)
Agriculture, Town Planning, Human Settlement & Transport
CLLR D Mahlangu
(MMC – SOCIAL SERVICES)
Roads & Public Safety, DIsaster Management, Youth & Women, Disabled, Sports, Arts & Culture, Health & Education.
CLLR L Mahlangu
(MMC – (LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT))
Expanded Public Works & Tourism
Portfolio Committees
Section 79 Committees: Composition
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| Councillor | Meetings Attended |
|---|---|
| Mthombeni, Johanna Ntombizodwa |
SECTION 80: Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Water, Sanitation SECTION 79: Development, Planning |
| Mabena, Dorah Mbonnayini |
SECTION 79: Corporate Governance, Communication, Public Participation and Traditional Affairs SECTION 80: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism SECTION 79: Community Development Services |
| Mbonani, Doris Ncani |
SECTION 80: Development, Planning, Human Settlement, Public Safety and Transport SECTION 79: Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Water, Sanitation |
| Ngubeni, Pamela Nomsa |
SECTION 80: Finance, Audit and Risk Management SECTION 79: Corporate Governance, Communication, Public Participation and Traditional Affairs |
| Koko, Given Sibusiso |
SECTION 79: Development, Planning, Human Settlement, Public Safety and Transport SECTION 79: Finance, Audit and Risk Management SECTION 80: Corporate Governance, Communication, Public Participation and Traditional Affairs |
| Masombuka, Nelly Zanele |
SECTION 79: Corporate Governance, Communication, Public Participation and Traditional Affairs SECTION 80: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism |
| Moela, Walter Nompumelelo |
SECTION 79: Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Water, Sanitation SECTION 79: Finance, Audit and Risk Management SECTION 80: Community Development Services |
| Lebelo, Lizzy Kentina |
SECTION 79: Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Water, Sanitation SECTION 79: Rules and Ethics |
| Seswike, Simon Chani |
SECTION 79: Development, Planning, Human Settlement, Public Safety and Transport SECTION 79: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism |
| Makola, Lucky Moloi |
SECTION 79: Finance, Audit and Risk Management SECTION 79: Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) |
| Mhlanga, Kagiso Phillip |
SECTION 79: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism SECTION 80: Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Water, Sanitation |
| Mokoala, Vincent Thapedi |
SECTION 79: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism SECTION 79: Rules and Ethics |
| Mhlanga, Maggie Thandi |
SECTION 79: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism SECTION 79: Rules and Ethics |
| Dzondzi, Lucas |
SECTION 80: Development, Planning, Human Settlement, Public Safety and Transport SECTION 79: Community Development Services |
| Councillor | Meetings Attended |
|---|---|
| Mthombeni, Johanna Ntombizodwa |
SECTION 80: Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Water, Sanitation SECTION 79: Development, Planning |
| Mabena, Dorah Mbonnayini |
SECTION 79: Corporate Governance, Communication, Public Participation and Traditional Affairs SECTION 80: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism SECTION 79: Community Development Services |
| Mbonani, Doris Ncani |
SECTION 80: Development, Planning, Human Settlement, Public Safety and Transport SECTION 79: Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Water, Sanitation |
| Ngubeni, Pamela Nomsa |
SECTION 80: Finance, Audit and Risk Management SECTION 79: Corporate Governance, Communication, Public Participation and Traditional Affairs |
| Koko, Given Sibusiso |
SECTION 79: Development, Planning, Human Settlement, Public Safety and Transport SECTION 79: Finance, Audit and Risk Management SECTION 80: Corporate Governance, Communication, Public Participation and Traditional Affairs |
| Masombuka, Nelly Zanele |
SECTION 79: Corporate Governance, Communication, Public Participation and Traditional Affairs SECTION 80: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism |
| Moela, Walter Nompumelelo |
SECTION 79: Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Water, Sanitation SECTION 79: Finance, Audit and Risk Management SECTION 80: Community Development Services |
| Lebelo, Lizzy Kentina |
SECTION 79: Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Water, Sanitation SECTION 79: Rules and Ethics |
| Seswike, Simon Chani |
SECTION 79: Development, Planning, Human Settlement, Public Safety and Transport SECTION 79: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism |
| Makola, Lucky Moloi |
SECTION 79: Finance, Audit and Risk Management SECTION 79: Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) |
| Mhlanga, Kagiso Phillip |
SECTION 79: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism SECTION 80: Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Water, Sanitation |
| Mokoala, Vincent Thapedi |
SECTION 79: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism SECTION 79: Rules and Ethics |
| Mhlanga, Maggie Thandi |
SECTION 79: Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture and Tourism SECTION 79: Rules and Ethics |
| Dzondzi, Lucas |
SECTION 80: Development, Planning, Human Settlement, Public Safety and Transport SECTION 79: Community Development Services |
| Structure | Description | Composition | Terms of Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDP/PMS Forum | This is a political structure which institutionalizes and guarantees representative participation in the IDP Processes. |
Chaired by the Executive Mayor. Comprises of: • Executive Mayor • Executive Mayors of the six local municipalities (District level) • Members of the Mayoral Committee • Representatives of all political parties within Council • Municipal Manager (including Municipal Managers of local municipalities at District level) • Senior municipal officials • Sector Departmental HODs and Directors • Traditional leadership • Councillors and Ward Committee Chairpersons • Labour • Parastatals • Civil society from all municipalities and other delegated government officials |
• Provide an organisational mechanism for discussion, negotiation and decision making between the stakeholders inclusive of municipal government • Represent constituency interest in the IDP process • Participate in the process of setting and monitoring key performance indicators • Promote coordination and alignment of activities vertically and horizontally • Monitor the performance of the planning and implementation process • Facilitate the integration of policies, objectives, strategies and projects Proposed issues for the Code of Conduct: • Understanding by members of their role as representatives • Feedback to constituents • Required majority for approval |
| Councillor | Role |
|---|---|
| Cllr Boshomane JK | Chairperson |
| Cllr Nkalitshana CN | Member |
| Cllr Lebelo LK | Member |
| Cllr Mokoala VD | Member |
| Cllr Masombuka NZ | Member |
The role of the chief whip is to manage other members of the Council and of the party to ensure that its members maintain discipline and good conduct and specifically seeks to ensure that party members speak with one voice on matters of policy and strategies.
CLLR C.N NKALITSHANA Chief WhipFurthermore is to redefine, given that municipalities perform a dual role, encompassing both the executive and legislative domains.
The Council Chief Whip’s role spans both the political and administrative domains of the Council, with the emphasis on the political aspect. A Council Chief Whip is to ensure that relationships are constructive and focused on the key issues at hand.