With respect to intergovernmental relations, the SLM reported that participation by stakeholders in Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) is at an acceptable level. The IDP monitoring unit of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) participates and advises on the IDP. Inputs are made by all other sector departments who are involved in the IDP process but there are some challenges with respect to the attendance of meetings and submission of inputs. The SLM said that other participants include Eskom, South African Local Government Association, provincial departments and community members.