5.8 SALGA: The Association remarked that the implementation and application of section 139 of the Constitution in the municipalities in the Province was not properly consulted by the MEC, with the exception of Alfred Nzo and Koukamma Municipalities. This was exacerbated by poor coordination and consultation among government sector departments. It was also noted that the District was currently graded equally with its locals, hence the Association proposed that the District Municipality be graded differently from its local municipalities.