With respect to intergovernmental relations and collaboration, the SPLM informed the Committees that it is part of Frances Baard Intergovernmental Forum. Furthermore, the SPLM reported that the Executive Mayor and Municipal Manager attended Integrated Development Plan (IDP) District Steering Committee which is comprised of 4 local municipalities and Provincial IDP Coordinator. The Steering Committee meet once per quarter to align processes and plans. The SPLM informed the Committees that it is part of the annual IDP engagement event with provincial sector departments which will be in April/May in 2010.