As indicated previously (see http://thecourier-diekoerier.blogspot.com/2011/09/municipal-systems-act-part-1.html ) The Courier/Die Koerier will post excerpts from a summary of the Municipal Systems Act over the next few weeks. Here is Part 2, which deals with the municipality as an organ of state.
"The municipal institution is an organ of state, which exercises legislative and executive powers. Municipal powers are exercised in a system of co-operative government which allows the three spheres of government to work together effectively. To enable co-operative government, municipalities are consulted on a range of national and provincial issues. However, it is not always practical to consult hundreds of municipalities on an individual basis. Municipalities are therefore represented in national processes through organised local government.
Municipalities should participate in organised local government structures so that their views are represented in national processes. Participation in organised local government also allows municipalities to draw on each other’s experiences and develop common approaches and find solutions to common problems."
Part 3 will deal with the rights and duties of municipal councils.
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