3.8 The Makana Local Municipality The Makana Local Municipality (MALM) reported that a total of R50.1 million was received in the form of grants but only R44.8 million was spent. These funds were for FMG, MSIG, MIG and Neighbourhood Development Partnership Grant. With respect to participation of sector departments in IDP process, the MALM reported that an integrated IDP Process Plan and Budget Time Table were drawn annually, and thereafter, a comprehensive public participation programme take place under the leadership of the Executive Mayor. The MALM added that in strengthening intergovernmental collaboration, it has planned to develop an Intergovernmental Relations Framework and establish a Makana Intergovernmental Relations Forum in the 2010/11 financial year.