In compliance with the MFMA, the STLM reported that it has a fully functioning supply chain management unit with a sound supply chain policy which was approved by the Council. In addition, the STLM reported that it has three bid committees, namely: the Specification Committee, the Evaluation Committee and the Adjudication Committee. The STLM reported that a budget and treasury office (BTO) was established in October 2008 and the BTO office is functional.