6.17 Municipal Council: The Speaker of the Municipality raised concerns with regard to the lack of resources and stipends for Ward Committee Members to facilitate public participation, on matters relating to governance. 6.18 Municipal Councillors: It was recorded that political interference in administration; implementation of decisions by the Mayor, without consultation with the Municipal Council, was a major challenge in the Municipality. Furthermore, it was identified that there was political infighting, non-tabling of reports, and the lack of accountability to the Municipal Council by the Municipal Manager and Section 57 Managers. In addition, the Municipal Manager failed to co-ordinate the meetings of the municipal portfolio committees.