Final Adopted IDP - KZN Development Planning
Final Adopted IDP - KZN Development Planning
Final Adopted IDP - KZN Development Planning
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INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS<br />
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996, as amended places a<br />
strong emphasis on the coordination of the three spheres of government in the country.<br />
At a local government level, the Ulundi Municipality falls within the area of jurisdiction<br />
of the Zululand District Municipality. The Zululand District Municipality is the water<br />
services authority and the water services provider within the service area of the Ulundi<br />
Municipality.<br />
There are two forums established for inter-governmental relations, the IGR Forum for<br />
the mayors of the municipalities that comprise the area of jurisdiction of the Zululand<br />
District Municipality and a Technical Forum to be attended by the respective municipal<br />
managers; however, neither of these forums currently meet on a regular basis which<br />
complicates the communication processes that are essential for cooperation and<br />
coordination to take effect.<br />
In the past the sector departments of the <strong>KZN</strong> Provincial Government have delivered<br />
projects and programmes within the service area of the Ulundi Municipality without<br />
reference to the needs expressed in the <strong>IDP</strong>; in preparation for this <strong>IDP</strong> review<br />
significant contact has been made with the sector department representatives in order<br />
to promote alignment between the programmes and projects driven by the Municipality<br />
and those that are undertaken by sector departments, whether at a national or<br />
provincial level. In future it is purposed that a regular schedule of engagement between<br />
the Municipality and the sector departments will be agreed and adhered to.<br />
Among the sector departments, whether at a national or provincial level, contacted and<br />
interviewed are:<br />
Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs and Rural <strong>Development</strong><br />
Department of Arts and Culture<br />
Department of Basic Education<br />
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs<br />
Department of Economic <strong>Development</strong> and Tourism<br />
Department of Energy<br />
Department of Health<br />
Department of Home Affairs<br />
Department of Human Settlements<br />
Department of Labour<br />
Department of Safety and Security<br />
Department of Social <strong>Development</strong><br />
Department of Sport and Recreation<br />
Department of Transport<br />
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