2.1 On 20 August 2009, the Eastern Cape MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs tabled the 2007/08 Performance Report of Municipalities in the Eastern Cape to the Office of the Chairperson of the NCOP, in terms of section 47 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act. Subsequent to the tabling, the Committee held a briefing meeting on 20 April 2010 with the Eastern Cape MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs.