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Salga's New Constitution.
At its National Conference in September 2004, Salga adopted a new constitution that makes fundamental changes in how organised local government functions in ...
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Volume 6, Issue 5, November 2004
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Salary Increases For Councillors.
Councillors may see an increase of 7% in their salaries, benefits and allowances. This was the recommendation to the President by the Independent Commission ...
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Volume 6, Issue 5, November 2004
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From the Courts: Notifying the IEC of a Floor-Crossing.
The Constitution of South Africa Amendment Act 18 of 2002 and the Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Act 20 of 2002 contain provisions designed ...
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Volume 6, Issue 4, September 2004.
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Ward Delimitations for the 2005/2006 Local Elections
South Africa is gearing up for the next local elections, which are to be held between December 2005 and March 2006. It is expected that the election date will ...
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Volume 6, Issue 3, July 2004
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Woman's Role in India's Village Councils
India was one of the first countries to introduce a mandatory quota system to enhance woman's representation in government. What is unique about the Indian ...
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Volume 6, Issue 2, May 2004
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Securing Woman's Participation in Local Government
Local Government is the sphere of government that is regarded as being closest to the people. Municipalities are instrumental in providing basic services to ...
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Volume 6, Issue 2, May 2004
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Guidelines For Ward Committees: Strengthening Participatory Governance
Following a national conference on ward committees in June 2003, the Department of Provincial and Local Government published its long awaited Draft Guidelinies ...
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Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2004
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Who Can Dismiss a Municipal Manager?
The recent controversy surrounding the municipal manager of the Central Karoo District Municipality raised important questions regarding which sphere of ...
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Volume 7, Issue 3, July 2005
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District Management Areas: Municipal Demarcation Board Changes Policy.
The Municipal Structures Act of 1998 mandates the Municipal Demarcation Board to declare part of an area that must have both district and local municipalities ...
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Volume 7, Issue 3, July 2005
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Local Government Capacity 2004: Municipal Demarcation Board's National Report.
The Municipal Demarcation Board has released its 2004/2005 local government capacity assessment report. It showed a steady increase in both the range and level ...
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Volume 7, Issue 2, May 2005