LOCAL GOVERNMENT TURNAROUND
STRATEGY (LGTAS): MTAS IMPLEMENTATION
Presenter:
Date: 2010
Overview
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Context: the Vision for Local Government
The Service Delivery Challenge
From Investigation to Implementation
LGTAS – MTAS Implementation Framework
MTAS: Schedule for Implementation
Provincial LGTAS Teams
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Context: the Vision For Local Government
A Responsive, Accountable, Effective and Efficient Local Government
System is defined by:
1. Municipalities that are delivering on the desired outcomes as set out in the Constitution:
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provide democratic and accountable government of local communities;
ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner;
promote social and economic development;
promote a safe and healthy environment; and
encourage the involvement of communities in the matters of local government.
2. Municipalities that have the political leadership, organisational capacity and financial
resources to fulfill its functions on a sustainable basis.
Current problems identified through the LGTAS process …
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Municipalities in which accountable local government and the rule of law are collapsing
or have collapsed
A large number of municipalities that are poorly governed and managed, or dysfunctional
A “one-size fits all” model of local government which is unrealistic given the vast
differences between municipalities
Inadequate state intervention to address socio-economic conditions in municipalities
Inappropriate supervision, regulation and support to local government
Improved service delivery is a top priority of
government
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Version 1.0 (December 2009)
South Africa at a Glance – Overall Access to Basic Services:
District & Metropolitan Municipalities 2007
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From investigation to implementation:
The LGTAS to the MTAS
The key question government undertook to reflect on with a range of role players over the
past few months was ‘what is the state of local government in 2009, and what must be
done to restore the confidence of our people in this sphere of government by 2011
and beyond?’
Storyline: 2009:
• Provincial Assessments of every municipality: Provincial Reports
• National Overview Report: State of Local Government Report
• Development of Local Government Turn-Around Strategy (LGTAS)
• Recommendation for Municipal TAS – each municipality to develop
own TAS: priority intervention areas to derive from root cause analysis
and detailed evidential findings
Storyline 2010:
• Development of Implementation Plan for MTAS
• Development of Implementation Guidelines for phases 1-4 of MTAS process
• Rollout of MTAS pre-2011: January 2010 – March 2011
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LGTAS – MTAS Implementation Framework: ‘local
government is everybody’s business’
Implementation comprises:
• 13 immediate pre 2011 priorities
• 13 medium term 2011- 2014 priorities
To be managed through establishment of necessary arrangements vis
a vis:
Institutional Structures (NCU: single window of coordination,
policy clearing house)
Mobilisation of resources and stakeholders (priority for rural
development,vulnerable municipalities, IDP participation)
Support for LGTAS priorities (differentiation, spatial prioritisation
of budgets, IG agreements, upgrade of informal settlements,
enabling environment for service delivery)
Monitor, report and learn: (intergovernmental monitoring and
reporting, good practices)
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LGTAS – MTAS Implementation Framework: ‘local
government is everybody’s business’
Key objectives of the National Coordinating Unit
• Ensure that municipalities meet the basic service needs of communities
• Build clean, effective, efficient, responsive and accountable local government
• Improve performance and professionalism in municipalities
• Improve national policy, oversight and support
• Strengthen partnerships between local government, communities and civil society
Supporting structures: Intergovernmental forums – political management,
The Minister’s Advisory Committee, the NCU (3 key components),
The Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG), the Civil Society Reference Group
Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
National and provincial sector departments
Provincial Support Teams: DLGs / Provincial Cogta’s, Offices of the Premier,
Municipalities
Civil society
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MTAS: Schedule for Implementation
Phase 1:
Phase 2:
Phase 3:
Phase 4:
Jan 20th – 9th
February
2010
10th
February 31st March
2010
1st April –
30th June
2010
1st July 2010
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31 March 2011
April 2011 –
Beginning of
mediumterm phase
to 2014
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Key Messages
1. Focus support on vulnerable municipalities
(in agreement with provinces and municipalities)
1. All municipalities should already be developing their
MTAS with support of provinces
2. CoGTA endeavours to provide guidance and support:
MTAS Guidelines, Implementation Plan, support teams
3. Learn from good practices
4. Mobilise external stakeholders for support
5. Monitor continuously to prepare for reporting for
provincial and national IG forums– e.g. for LG MinMecs,
and for Cabinet
6. Ensure the MTAS package of 3 parts is completed per
municipality (see Section 7: Implementation Plan).
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Provincial LGTAS Teams (9)
Purpose: Manage the support for development
and implementation of the MTAS
Composition:
1. Provincial ‘point-persons’ and teams
2. CoGTA Leaders
3. CoGTA Coordinators
4. CoGTA team members
5. National and Provincial sector dept.
representatives
6. SOE/DFI Representatives
7. SALGA Provincial Representatives
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Provisional Team Leaders: Cogta
Province CoGTA Leader
CoGTA
Coordinator
Provincial
Point Person
KZN
Ongama Mahlawe
David Madurai
Mr JBW
Johnson
EC
Thembeka Pama
Mzilikazi Manyike
Ms N Mzaidume
-Nkopane
WC
Nonkosi Cetwayo
Simphiwe Mngadi
NC
Vuyelwa Vika
Hilton Toolo
LP
Mike Seloane
Nelly Lester
NW
Themba Fosi
Lerumo Morule
FS
Dr Batandwa Siswana
Tumi Mketi
GP
Nhlaks Nkontwana
Reckson Luvhengo
MP
Tozi Faba
Dumisani Mngadi
Mr T Bloom
Mr Mongezi
Mnyani
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Questions and Thank You!
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