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Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005 (Act No. 13 of 2005)

Chapter 2 : Intergovernmental Structures

Part 4 : Municipal intergovernmental forums

27. Meetings of district intergovernmental forums

 

1) The chairperson of the district intergovernmental forum
a) convenes the meetings of the forum; and
b) determines the agenda for a meeting of the forum.

 

2) Suggestions for inclusion in the agenda for a meeting may be submitted by local municipalities in the district to the chairperson.

 

3) A majority of the local municipalities in a district may request the chairperson in writing—
a) to convene a meeting of the district intergovernmental forum at a time and place set out in the request; or
b) to include in the agenda for a meeting any specific matter for discussion.

 

4) The chairperson of the district intergovernmental forum presides at meetings of the forum, but if that chairperson is absent from a meeting, the members present must elect another member to preside at the meeting.

 

5) The forum must meet at least once per year with service providers and other role players concerned with development in the district to co-ordinate effective provision of services and planning in the district.

 

6) The district municipality is responsible for providing administrative and other support services to the forum.