2013_14 IDP Review.pdf - KZN Development Planning

IDP RepresentativeForumPlanningandDevelopment ForumDisaster AdvisoryForumsuch matters.The purpose of the forum is to serve asa platform where the district family ofmunicipalities meet with the sectordepartments, private organisations,business, NGO’s and CBO’s to discussdevelopmental issues that affect thedistrict family.The purpose of the forum is to coordinateplanning and developmentwithin Umzinyathi District by ensuringimproved and continued communicationamongst the various planning sectors,and also to ensure that planning anddevelopment within the District isundertaken in a holistic way and that ittakes place within the framework of allMunicipalities’ Integrated DevelopmentPlans.The purpose of the forum is toimplement, monitor and co-ordinate alldisaster management related issueswithin Umzinyathi District by ensuringimproved and continued communication.The forum consists of representativesfrom the district and local municipalities,SAPS, Traffic, emergency services etc.YesYesYesDistrictCommunicators ForumPlanning Cross borderalignment ForumThe functions of the forum include butare not limited to the following: To coordinate the sharing ofinformation pertaining to all spheresof government; To coordinate and organise acalendar of events for the district toensure that these activities arestreamlined across the district toavoid duplication and waste ofresources; and To provide support to localmunicipalities with regard todevelopment of communicationstrategies.This forum ensures alignment andintegration of functional areas on the IDPand Spatial development framework. Italso assists the municipalities to alignYesYesDraft 2013/14 IDP Review Page 85Prepared by Umzinyathi District Municipality22 March 2013