Lekwa Local Municipality 2013/14 - Co-operative Governance and ...

CHAPTER: FOUR4 VISION AND MISSION OF THE MUNICIPALITYThis section provides the strategic IDP Review Framework (Implementation Framework) for the 2011 – 2012 IDPReview process. The municipal vision provides an overarching guideline to the municipality, with the municipalobjectives and strategies providing the detail implementation framework.The Municipality implements its mandate in accordance with the powers and functions assigned to it by theConstitution; and continue to endeavour to do so. There are no agreements between the Municipality and otherorgans of government to implement its powers and functions.VISIONA vision is a statement of the desired long-term development of the municipality based on the identified strategicissues and related to the specific conditions in the municipal area.The Municipality’s Development Vision developed in 2006 remains unchanged reads as follows:Vision “To be the leading, people centred municipality excelling in economic growth, development andgovernance”To realize this vision,We believe there are basic elements that all citizens, the business community and visitors must realize.MISSIONThey must be able to see:Transparent and accountable governanceAccelerated customer focused affordable service deliveryCreation of conducive environment for economic development and growthSustainable infrastructural development and maintenanceEnhanced community participation in the affairs of the municipalityTo initiate ground breaking innovations in the way we conduct our businessCORE VALUESExcellenceTrustworthinessTimeous ResponsivenessTransparencyBatho-Pele PrinciplesAchieving the vision as interpreted, will also mean addressing the key development challenges by making keyinterventions with the following goals:108 | P a g e - F i n a l I n t e g r a t e d D e v e l o p m e n t P l a n 2 0 1 3 / 2 0 1 4