With respect to the intergovernmental relations, the MLM reported that either there is poor attendance by sector departments and other stakeholders during the IDP's meetings or junior officials are sent to the IDP forum and they can not make authoritative decisions. The MLM reported that, in most cases, sector departments submit their plans after the municipal planning process is complete. The MLM informed the Committees that the IDP is aligned with the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy and the draft IDP will be tabled to the Council before 31 March 2010.