Browsing by Author "Christmas, Annette"

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    Bridging the gap between theory and practice: Reviewing the functions and powers of local government in South Africa
    (Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, 2009) Christmas, Annette; de Visser, Jaap
    The purpose of this practice note to evaluate the current allocation of functions and powers in the Constitution, and furthermore to propose a set of criteria to guide decisions on where powers and functions are best situated. For local government in particular, the review process provides an opportunity to reflect on the experience of the new local government dispensation just eight years after it was first established. Importantly, this evaluation probes the extent to which the functions and powers delineated for local government have enabled it to meet its developmental mandate.
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    DPLG's policy review process: Local government under the spotlight
    (Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape, 2007) de Visser, Jaap; Christmas, Annette; Baatjies, Reuben
    On 31 July 2007, the Department of Provincial and Local Government (DPLG) initiated a policy review process of provincial and local government. It will ultimately result in a first White Paper on Provinces and a discussion document on local government. The process will be a national debate, comprising a public participation process, research and a review of experience. The Department has started the process by publishing 65 “Questions for public engagement”. Comments on these questions and on any other relevant topic can be submitted to DPLG until 31 October 2007.