6.3.1 Improved inter-governmental relations Various forums had been established to improve the cooperation with municipalities. There was continuous political engagement with municipalities through the Premier's co-ordinating council, where SALGA was also represented. The chief financial officer (CFO) of the department met bi-annually with the CFO's of the various municipalities. In addition, the head of the department regularly wrote letters to all municipal managers to urge them to submit invoices timeously.