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Cllr Mantile Judy Mphelane-Nkgadima, ANC Speaker
The Office of the Speaker is administered by Cllr. Mantile Judy Mphelane-Nkgadima in his capacity as the Speaker of Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality. The Speaker manages public participation through ward committees, stakeholder gatherings, petition processes, by-laws, etc, and enhancing the public participation role of the Speaker.
Performs the duties and exercises the powers delegated in terms of Section 59 of the Municipal Systems Act.
Ensures compliance by Council and Council committees with the Code of Conduct set out in Schedule 1 of the Municipal Systems Act.
Maintains order during Council meetings and ensures that proceedings are conducted in an orderly manner.
Ensures that the Municipal Council meets at least once every quarter.
Ensures that Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Standing Rules of Order of Council.
Ensures that a quorum of councillors is present before a vote is taken, as provided for in Section 30(1) of the Municipal Systems Act.
Determines, in consultation with the Municipal Manager, the manner and form in which minutes of Council meetings must be kept.
Signs the minutes of Council meetings after their adoption by Council as proof of such adoption.
Determines, as far as reasonably practicable, the layout of the venue where a Council meeting will take place.
Obtains legal opinions, subject to an amount budgeted by Council, regarding the convening, quorum, procedure and conduct of Council meetings, as well as matters arising from the duties of the Speaker under Item 13 of Schedule 1 of the Municipal Systems Act.
Has access to all Council records and may interview staff members or other persons, obtain document copies and affidavits when conducting investigations under Item 13 of Schedule 1.
In the event that the Executive Mayor is unable to exercise the delegated powers, exercises those powers until Council resolves the matter at an urgent special meeting convened by the Speaker in accordance with the Rules of Order.
Serves as a member and chairperson of committees such as the Appeals Committee, Ethics Committee and Rules Committee, where established and as determined by Council.
Ensures adherence to the provisions relating to councillors’ privileges and immunities as set out in Section 28 of the Municipal Structures Act and other applicable legislation.
Ensures that ward committees meet regularly, where established, and that councillors report back to their constituencies at least once every three months.
These duties are exercised in accordance with applicable municipal legislation, Council resolutions, delegated powers and the municipality's Rules of Order.
Cllr Mantile Judy Mphelane-Nkgadima, Speaker
The Office of the Speaker is administered by Cllr. Makaleng Mpilo Magdeline in his capacity as the Speaker of Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality. The Speaker manages public participation through ward committees, stakeholder gatherings, petition processes, by-laws, etc, and enhancing the public participation role of the Speaker. Rendering secretariat services related to the meetings of ward committees, the Section 79 Ad Hoc Committee and the Council Committee so as to enhance the secretariat role of the Speaker. Providing effective strategic support to the units in the Speaker's office to enhance the role of the Speaker.
To provide quality basic services and infrastructure
To facilitate higher and shared economic growth and development
To fight poverty and build clean, healthy, safe and sustainable communities
To foster participatory democracy and Batho Pele principles through a caring, accessible and accountable service
To ensure good governance, financial viability and optimal institutional transformation with the capacity to execute its mandate
Ms Mantile Judy Mphelane-Nkgadima, as Speaker, heads the administration. She is supported by a team of executive directors and managers providing executive and speaker support. Together with the Speaker they have established the Office of the Speaker as a strong centre to ensure smooth management of the political and administrative.
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