3.3 The Department has committed itself to enhancing its capacity to support all municipalities in the Province, and the organizational structure has been elevated with progress made in respect of the filling of critical positions. Furthermore, the MEC explained that the report was published in the Provincial Gazette as required in terms of section 47 (2)(c) of the Local Government Municipal System Act and submitted to the Provincial Legislature, NCOP and the Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs.