5.5 The Acting-Municipal Manager confirmed that the disciplinary hearings have taken place during June 2011, and that these matters are proceeding. The Municipal Manager was suspended since September 2009 on various allegations of maladministration and misconduct. Disciplinary action was initiated, however, there were many delays including the death of the Presiding Officer of the hearing. 5.6 It was clear from the above, that the Municipality did not have the capacity or expertise to implement the exit strategy and much was yet to be done in this regard. Considering the reasons for the intervention, the objectives which has yet to be met and the capacity at the Municipality, the PEC resolved on the 29 June 2011 to extend the intervention for a period of six months, ending 31 December 2011.