Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes, with serious concern, how the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has had to intervene in terms of section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution in respect of more and more failed municipalities;
2) also notes that allegations of corruption, maladministration and poor service delivery are common themes and that looting, not governance, is characterising many municipalities;
3) believes that this is a matter of national crisis; and
4) calls on government to introduce amendments to the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act to better regulate the supply chain management and to introduce greater accountability and transparency before local government collapses in its entirety.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
Mr Watson, I have seen the note that you have sent to me. Can I come back to you and rule on this one tomorrow? I just want to check the Rule to see whether this is a substantive motion that should be moved or a motion without notice. I want to ensure that my ruling is proper and correct. The member of the DA can raise this in a debate if he wants to. We are debating the issues of departments today.