5.1.3 Composition of Koukamma Council The Municipal Council of Koukamma Municipality is comprised of eleven (11) Councillors which is constituted and as follows: Name of Councillor PR or Ward Councillors Vuso Mpumelelo Samuel Speaker / Mayor Ward Councillor – Francois Strydom PR Councillor Goni Nombuyiselo Pamela Ward Councillor Jacobs Suzie Chief Whip PR Councillor – Jantjies Brendon Tirone Ward Councillor Krige James Richard PR Councillor Mntambo Nomawabo Edna Ward Councillor Nelson Lawrence Edward PR Councillor Pottie Niqualanus Maurgan Ward Councillor Reeders Cecilia Ward Councillor Kerneels Smit PR Councillor 5.1.4 Koukamma Municipal Council has the power to: Pass by-laws local laws and regulations within the municipality. By-laws may not contradict or – over-rule any national laws Approve budgets and development plans every year a municipal budget must be passed that – sets down how money will be raised and spent. The council should approve an overall plan for how development should take place in the area. This is called an Integrated Development Plan [IDP] and all projects and planning should happen within the framework of the IDP. Impose rates and other taxes property rates are a form of tax that municipalities can place on – the value of properties. It is an important source of income. Charge service fees the municipal services like water, electricity, libraries, etc. – Impose fines for anyone who breaks municipal By- laws or regulations, for example traffic – fines, littering or library fines. Borrow money the council may agree to take a loan for a development or other project and to – use the municipal assets as surety. The decisions about most of the above must be made in full council meetings given the type of Municipality and the powers and functions. Clr Sam Vuso Speaker/Mayor – Clr S. Jacobs Clr B. Jantjies Clr N. Mntambo Clr N. Pottie
5.1.3 Composition of Koukamma Council The Municipal Council of Koukamma Municipality is comprised of eleven (11) Councillors which is constituted and as follows: Name of Councillor PR or Ward Councillors Vuso Mpumelelo Samuel – Speaker / Mayor Ward Councillor Francois Strydom PR Councillor Goni Nombuyiselo Pamela Ward Councillor Jacobs Suzie – Chief Whip PR Councillor Jantjies Brendon Tirone Ward Councillor Krige James Richard PR Councillor Mntambo Nomawabo Edna Ward Councillor Nelson Lawrence Edward PR Councillor Pottie Niqualanus Maurgan Ward Councillor Reeders Cecilia Ward Councillor Kerneels Smit PR Councillor 5.1.4 Koukamma Municipal Council has the power to: Pass by-laws – local laws and regulations within the municipality. By-laws may not contradict or over-rule any national laws Approve budgets and development plans – every year a municipal budget must be passed that sets down how money will be raised and spent. The council should approve an overall plan for how development should take place in the area. This is called an Integrated Development Plan [IDP] and all projects and planning should happen within the framework of the IDP. Impose rates and other taxes – property rates are a form of tax that municipalities can place on the value of properties. It is an important source of income. Charge service fees – the municipal services like water, electricity, libraries, etc. Impose fines – for anyone who breaks municipal By- laws or regulations, for example traffic fines, littering or library fines. Borrow money – the council may agree to take a loan for a development or other project and to use the municipal assets as surety. The decisions about most of the above must be made in full council meetings given the type of Municipality and the powers and functions. Clr Sam Vuso – Speaker/Mayor Clr S. Jacobs Clr B. Jantjies Clr N. Mntambo Clr N. Pottie
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