2.11 Legislation compliance status Compliance with the MFMA implementation requirements have been substantially adhered to through the following activities: In year reporting Reporting to National Treasury in electronic format has seen a marginal improvement since the turn of the year. Section 71 reporting to the Mayor (within 10 working days) has progressively improved and includes quarterly published financial performance on the website. municipality’s Internship Programme The municipality is participating in the Municipal Financial Management Internship programme and has employed five interns, undergoing training in various divisions of the Budget and Treasury Office, as well as other divisions in the finance department. There are currently no vacancies for financial internship. The current interns had only be appointed during December 2013, after the former interns had been permanently employed in the finance department. At March 2013 one financial intern successfully completed her internship and the other two will complete their internship in October 2013. Budget and Treasury Office The Budget and Treasury Office has been established in accordance with the MFMA. Audit Committee The Audit Committee is established but is currently non-functional Annual Report Annual report is compiled in terms of the MFMA and National Treasury requirements. MFMA Training The MFMA training module in electronic format is presented at the municipality and training is going. Policies An amendment of the Municipal Property Rates Regulations as published in Government Notice 363 of 27 March 2009, was announced in Government Gazette 33016 on 12 March 2010. The ratios as prescribed in the Regulations have been complied with.
2.11 Legislation compliance status Compliance with the MFMA implementation requirements have been substantially adhered to through the following activities: In year reporting Reporting to National Treasury in electronic format has seen a marginal improvement since the turn of the year. Section 71 reporting to the Mayor (within 10 working days) has progressively improved and includes quarterly published financial performance on the municipality’s website. Internship Programme The municipality is participating in the Municipal Financial Management Internship programme and has employed five interns, undergoing training in various divisions of the Budget and Treasury Office, as well as other divisions in the finance department. There are currently no vacancies for financial internship. The current interns had only be appointed during December 2013, after the former interns had been permanently employed in the finance department. At March 2013 one financial intern successfully completed her internship and the other two will complete their internship in October 2013. Budget and Treasury Office The Budget and Treasury Office has been established in accordance with the MFMA. Audit Committee The Audit Committee is established but is currently non-functional Annual Report Annual report is compiled in terms of the MFMA and National Treasury requirements. MFMA Training The MFMA training module in electronic format is presented at the municipality and training is going. Policies An amendment of the Municipal Property Rates Regulations as published in Government Notice 363 of 27 March 2009, was announced in Government Gazette 33016 on 12 March 2010. The ratios as prescribed in the Regulations have been complied with.