Final Adopted IDP - KZN Development Planning

GOOD GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Focus Area Objective Strategies Actions
Municipal
Governance
To promote good
governance, accountability
and transparency
Regular review and development of new policies,
procedures and bylaws in compliance with local
government legislation and regulations
On an annual basis ensure that all policies,
procedures and bylaws reflect legislative and
other imperatives with which the Municipality
has to comply
Promotion of effective communication with
internal and external stakeholders
Develop and implement a plan to engage in intergovernmental
forums such as the Mayors‟ Forum
and the Municipal Managers‟ Forum
Structure regular interaction with sector
departments within the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial
Government
Strengthening the oversight structures of
Council to undertake monitoring and evaluation
Full implementation of the Oversight Policy
adopted by the Council of the Municipality
Training and development of political office
bearers and political structures in the operation
of Council
Develop and implement a short and medium term
plan to provide members of Council with
pertinent information and training in their role
and responsibilities
Roll-out of the performance management
process within the Municipality beyond Section
57 managers
Roll-out of the performance management
process throughout the Municipality as
envisaged by Chapter Six of the Municipal
Systems Act
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