Maphumulo IDP - KZN Development Planning

7.5 DEPARTMENT OF COPERATIVR GOVERNANCE & TRADITIONAL AFFAIRSPeople centeredsustainable localgovernancewhich focuseson effectiveservice deliveryresponsive to theneeds of thecommunitiesThe Department willpromote peoplecentered,accountable andviablelocalgovernance thataccelerates Servicedelivery and ensuressustainablecommunities.The strategic objectives of the department for2010/11 are aligned to the strategic goals of thefive-year local government agenda. The goal:Mainstreaming hands-on support to localgovernance to improve governance,performance and accountability, will beachieved through the following objectives:o Management of institutionaldevelopment;o Facilitation of basic service delivery;o Promotion of local economicdevelopment;o Facilitation of good governance andpublic participation;o Oversight of municipal transformationoand organisational development; andFacilitation of financial viability andfinancial management.The goal: Addressing the structure andgovernance arrangements of the state, in orderto better strengthen, support and monitor localgovernance, has as its objectives:o Monitoring of inter-governmentalrelations; andooSupporting and monitoring institutionalempowerment.The objectives in respect of the goal:Refining and strengthening the policy,regulatory and fiscal environment forlocal governance and giving greaterattention to enforcement measures, areas follows:o Review of the two tier system of localgovernment; ando Facilitation of legislative amendments.The goal: Client-oriented, economical, efficientand effective management of its resources, willbe achieved by the following objectives:oProvision of an effective and efficientservice to the MEC; andProvision of sound corporate services.__________________________________________________________________________________________Maphumulo Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2012 - 2013Final June 2012Page 95 of 142