The JGDM reported that intergovernmental relations framework was developed and adopted by the Council. Furthermore, the JGDM said that the Public Participation Strategy and Communication Strategy were both adopted in October 2008 and reviewed in 2009. These strategies encourage that community outreached programmes be held twice per financial year; and that the Integrated Development plan includes budget community outreach programmes. The JGDM assured the Committee that stakeholders fully participated in the IDP process and that its IDP is aligned with PGDP.