Pass by-laws (local laws and regulations) about any of the functions they are responsible for. By-laws may not go against 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 municipality must also approve the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
Impose fines for people who break municipal by-laws, for example traffic fines or fines for littering.
Borrow money. The council can take out a loan for a development or other project and is permitted to use municipal assets as surety.
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Information and photographs taken from the Swartland Local Municipality Website.