2013_14 IDP Review.pdf - KZN Development Planning

No. Key Performance Area MEC Comments Response to the MECComments2013/14 Action Plan ResponsibleDepartment1) Municipal Transformationand InstitutionalDevelopmentYour IDP has clearly defined itsstructure demonstrating alignment withyour powers and functions. Amongstyour IGR structures, I acknowledgethattheAgricultural Forum is not fully effectiveand wish to encourage yourmunicipality to revisit this sinceagriculture is one of the importanteconomic strengths of the district.To this end, the AgriculturalForum, a structure aimed atadvising and coordinatingthe implementation ofagricultural programmes inthe District has beenrevived and is fullyfunctional.The structure is wellconstituted by the localmunicipalities, DistrictDAEA&RD, DRD&LR,Commercial and emergingfarmers. The structuremeets on a quarterly basis.In 2012, two meetings wereheld.Agriculture is one of theprimary sectors contributing tothe economy of the Districthence the municipality hasendeavoured to intensify effortsaimed at facilitating growth inthe sector.Office of the MayorCorporate ServicesI notice that your municipality has 56vacant posts and it will be encouragingto highlight how your municipalityintends to address this challenge inthe next IDP review. I am pleased withthe strategic measures that are inplace to address their KPA.The organogram is currentlyunder review when it willhave an impact on thenumber of posts. Thedelays on filling thepositions were due tofinancial constraints.The new organogram shalldetermine how many posts arevacant and those that areregarded as essential shall befilled within three months ofapproved as per therecruitment policy.Draft 2013/14 IDP Review Page 94Prepared by Umzinyathi District Municipality22 March 2013