Deputy Chairperson, the issue of municipal managers who have not complied with these contracts but have received bonuses is something we are dealing with on an ongoing basis. At this point in time, we can't say with authority and confidence that we know for sure that this municipal manager in this municipality has not complied with his or her performance contract. Once we are through with the process, we'll engage you on it.
However, amongst other things, we want to include in the performance contracts of municipal managers the issue of management of resources, the lack of which gives rise to adverse qualified opinions, including disclaimers. If, as a municipal manager, you get these, you must not get money as a bonus.
We are looking at the possibility of standardisation, so that we are able to compare apples to apples. Of course, different situations prevail in different municipalities. However, overall we want to look at the things they have in common and the ways in which they differ. We don't want to use a one-size-fits-all solution to the problems.
This system, hon Worth, is evolving, and I think that all of us must be patient and allow it to evolve fully so that it can suit the conditions that obtain, subjectively and objectively, at a given time.
Measures implemented to address poor service delivery by municipalities and action taken to stop fraud and corruption
54. Mr H B Groenewald (DA) asked the Minister for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs:
(1) Whether the government has implemented any measures to address poor service delivery by municipalities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether any action will be taken to stop fraud and corruption, including mismanagement in municipalities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? CO184E