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Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 (Act No. 27 of 1998)

Chapter 2 : Demarcation

Part 3 : Demarcation procedure

28. Public meetings

 

 

(1) If the Board decides to hold a public meeting it must publish a notice in the newspaper circulating in the area concerned-
(a) stating the time, date and place of the meeting or of each meeting; and
(b) inviting the public to attend the meeting or meetings.

 

(2) When the Board publishes a notice, it must convey, where appropriate, by radio or other appropriate means of communication the contents of the notice in the area concerned.

 

(3) At a public meeting a representative of the Board must-
(a) explain the issues the Board has to consider, including any options open to the Board;
(b) allow members of the public attending the meeting to air their views on these issues; and
(c) answer relevant questions.