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

Incapacity Due to Ill-Health/Injury Policy Incapacity Due to Poor Work Performance Policy Annual Leave Policy Whistle Blowing Policy Name Tags PolicyINJURIES, SICKNESS AND SUSPENSIONSA dedicated Occupational Health and Safety Officer in the Human Resources division looks after theoccupational health of employee. All injuries that occur on duty are reported on and handled by theOccupational Health and Safety Officer. For the financial year 2011/2012, the Occupational Health andSafety Office received and handled 12 cases of injuries on duty involving Lekwa employees.80 days sick leave is granted for a period of three years per employee’s cycle. Except section 57 or fixedterm contract Executive Managers and Municipal Manager. They are entitled to 36 days for a period of 3years. When 1 or 2 days are taken, a medical certificate or sick leave note from a medical practitioner isnot required but more than 2 days it is required.7.23 FINANCIAL PLAN AND CAPACITYThe goal of the Lekwa finance department is to be accountable, responsible and transparent budget and treasurydepartment, whilst ensuring compliance with legislations and regulations.By;In order to achieve the above goal the finance department has committed itself to do the following; Toimplement council’s financial policies and resolutionsTo properly administer credit and debt management systemTo have an effective accounting management systemTo provide legislated reports timeouslyTo assist the Accounting Officer to compile and administer the budgetTo ensure proper management of the municipal assets and liabilities.To advice the Accounting Officer and Heads of Departments on financial mattersDevelop, workshop and review financial policies in line with relevant legislation/regulationsEnsure proper communication of council’s resolutions within the department.Ensure accurate and reliable consumer data in municipal systemMonitor the accuracy of the monthly billing of consumers and monitor the debtorsTo administer the effective revenue collection and credit control management systemTo establish an effective customer care system for consumersEstablish and promote effective and efficient implementation of Supply Chain Management system.Manage the integrity of financial data into the financial systemEnsure adherence to the budget processes, implementation and monitoring thereof.Establish asset management unit that will implement and monitor the asset management system.BUDGET RELATED POLICIESThe financial management policy of our Municipality is to provide a sound financial base and the resourcesnecessary to sustain a satisfactory level of municipal services for the people of Lekwa. The following are some ofthe more significant that has been identified in order to achieve the above objectives and strategies.230 | P a g e