A Guide for Councillors

Part 1 Understanding the Municipal Finance Management Act

Which is best for my community?

A gravel road will cost R50 000 for 1km A tar road will cost R1 million for 1km

Cheaper to construct

Cheaper to maintain

Can get 20 times the length of a tar road for the same money

Is safer for users

More expensive to construct

More expensive to maintain

Will get much less length of road for the community

Can be less safe for users

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The Role of Councillors in Municipal Finance Management