The SLM reported that it tries hard to comply with all the existing legislations. In compliance with the MFMA, the SLM said that the drafting of the supply chain management policy is underway. The SLM reported that it has an adjudication committee which enforces and advises on procurement procedures and awarding of contracts by the SLM. The SLM informed the Committees that a bid committee has been established and it comprises of senior municipal officials. The SLM reported that the budget and treasury office (BTO) and budget committee do not exist and, instead, the CFO is responsible for the budgetary and treasury function. The SLM said it utilizes municipal shared services in the district municipality.