Chairperson, I give notice that I shall move at the next sitting of the Council:
That the Council -
1) notes-
a) that during the opening speeches, frequent references were made to the struggle and the Constitution;
b) that from what we heard during public hearings, requirements and functions that are set out in the Constitution regarding service delivery are not being met and that is a sign of a failing state;
c) that we hear and read that mayors and councillors are not interested in speaking or acting on behalf of communities;
d) that the time has come that Ministers take their responsibilities seriously in terms of section 139 of the Constitution to intervene and get rid of dysfunctional mayors and councillors as well as numerous incompetent officials;
2) believes it is unacceptable that councils receive adverse or disclaimer audit reports and still try to convince the electorate that they act in the best interests of the people; and
3) recognises the fact that if they cannot manage their financial responsibilities, they cannot expect government's support for better service delivery.