The Department of Local Government is responsible for promoting good governance in local authorities to enhance municipal service delivery.
Developmental and well-governed municipalities with integrated, sustainable and empowered communities.
To capacitate municipalities to deliver quality services to communities.
To promote participative, integrated and sustainable communities.
To ensure municipal plans reflect national, provincial and local priorities and resources through sound intergovernmental relations.
To be the first port of call to municipalities for advice and support.
To facilitate delivery through sound administration and the engagement of all spheres of government and social partners.
Compliant and accountable municipalities underpinned by good governance.
Effective intergovernmental relations.
Effective integrated development planning by all spheres of government that accelerates service delivery within municipal areas.
Unlocked opportunities for communities through improved access and active community participation.
Capacitated municipalities who deliver effective services.
Effective monitoring of local government.
Well maintained municipal infrastructure.
Effective disaster management practices.
A fully functional department that is accountable for delivering quality services to local government.
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