SINCE the Constitution requires an Act of Parliament to provide for the recognition of national and provincial organisations representing municipalities;

AND SINCE the legislation must determine procedures by which local government may consult with national and provincial government, designate representatives to participate in the National Council of Provinces and nominate persons to the Financial and Fiscal Commission,

(Afrikaans text signed by the President.)

(Assented to 6 November 1997.)

BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as follows:—