1.4 On 3 February 2011, the MEC tabled a notice of termination of intervention in the Municipality to the Office of the Chairperson of the NCOP, and the notice was subsequently referred to the Committee in terms of NCOP Rule 101 for consideration and reporting. In compliance with the NCOP referral, the Committee held a briefing session with the MEC on the progress made in respect of the intervention in the Municipality.