PUBLIC NOTICE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICY & STRATEGY
Notice is hereby given that, in terms of Section 152, subsection (1) (a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996), read in conjunction with Chapter 4, Section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (Act No. 32 of 2000), the Newcastle Local Municipality has developed a Public Participation Policy and Strategy document.
The main objective of this Policy/Strategy is to “make provision for mechanisms, processes andprocedures to facilitate and give effect to public participation as regulated by statute”. The Public Participation Strategy and Ward Committee Operational Plan are a supplement to the Policyand detail procedures and processes to be followed by officials, political bearers and all relevantstakeholders for proper public participation at community level.
The Public Participation Policy and Strategy will be made available for perusal in the following areas:
- Newcastle Libraries
- All Newcastle Municipality Offices
- The Newcastle Municipality WebsiteMR M.J. MAYISELA
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGERNewcastle Municipality Private Bag X6621 Newcastle
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