The North West Province also noted the time constraints for the programme activities related to the adoption of the Bill, making it impossible to comply with the standard procedures as per Section 118 (1) of the Constitution (Act No 108 of 1996), namely to facilitate public involvement in the legislative and other processes of the Legislature and its committees when a Section 76 Bill is referred to the Committee. However, the Committee accepted the reasons for the strict timeframe for the adoption of the Bill; and appreciates the fact that Legislatures were briefed on matters related to the Bill. The Gauteng Province raised its concern on the hasty manner in which Parliament processes were undertaken in referring the Bill to Provinces as this has a negative impact on the programmes of Provincial Committees in fully complying with the regulations guiding the consideration of NCOP Bills, with particular reference to public participation.