Implementation of emergency housing - Housing Development ...

emergency housingguidelinespage 21b. PROJECT AND PROGRAMME COSTS TO BE FUNDED BY MUNICIPALITIESThe following areas are not funded by the Emergency Housing Programme, and municipalitiesare required to source funding from their own budgets or alternative sources. Application foremergency housing funding should not include the following:• Replacement or rehabilitation of damaged bulk and connector services in existing developments(funded through Urban Settlement Development Grant via COGTA)• Repair of water related infrastructure or eroded roads (normally the responsibility of localgovernment)• Operation, maintenance or management costs of the development• Electrical services (other than provision of high-mast lighting)• Litigation• Normal housing products in terms of RDP subsidies• Aspects provided under other assistance programmes1.2.8 Key role playersThe Emergency Housing Programme sets forth the roles and responsibilities of national, provincialand local government, based on principles of cooperative governance (and partnerships) andsubsidiarity (decentralisation of functions to the local sphere). However, the Programme allowsfor flexibility, and the roles should be performed efficiently, rapidly, and at a level most suitable forthe circumstances (Emergency Housing Programme, 2009:20). As a result, certain roles overlap,but the functional responsibility and ability to respond ultimately depend on the capacity of thedifferent spheres.a. MUNICIPALITYThe function of the Emergency Housing Programme applies to the role of local government firstand foremost, with national and provincial government providing financial support and otherforms of support on a need-to-have basis (i.e. when municipalities clearly lack the capacity tocarry out the functions).Role of the municipality• Identify the emergency and submit application for assistance in terms of the Programme• Proactively plan by establishing liaison channels and procedures to address emergencysituations• Initiate, plan, and formulate application to the Provincial Department of Human Settlements.Municipalities that are not accredited must do this under the supervision of ProvincialDepartment of Human Settlements• Ensure those situations that qualify under the Emergency Housing Programme are givenexpedited treatment• Request support from provincial government if the municipality lacks capacity• Enter into an agreement with the Provincial Department of Human Settlements and implementemergency housing in alignment with this agreement• Ensure adequate communication and participation with beneficiaries and stakeholders• Conduct planning for the development of future formal housing where applicable• Ensure that bulk, connector, and basic engineering services are provided• Implement the selected emergency housing response(s)• Provide relocation assistance, including transportation for affected people• Operate, manage, and maintain settlement areas created under the Programme. Takeresponsibility for assets created under the programme• Maintain or repair installed services and temporary shelters