A Guide for Councillors

The Role of Councillors in Municipal Finance Management

Part 1

Progress reports on implementation In addition, all municipalities should have established an MFMA Implementation Steering Committee to drive the implementation of the Act. This committee oversees a formal implementation plan which highlights all the tasks to be done to ensure compliance with the legislation. Councillors can enquire about progress from this committee.

Establishing a Steering Committee The municipal manager should initiate the establishment of the steering committee. The following issues should be considered: terms of reference of the committee composition of the committee meeting times and regularity of meetings

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procedural matters formal delegations organisational relationships.

Additional information tohelpcouncillorsandof fi cials implement the MFMA can be viewed at the National Treasury website: www.treasury.gov.za/mfma

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Understanding the Municipal Finance Management Act