The Portfolio Committee on CoGTA and e-Governance in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature is convening Hearings, to receive input from members of the public and stakeholders on the Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill (2022). The Bill, aimed at establishing criteria and procedures for municipal boundary determination, including the demarcation of municipal wards, is a crucial step in shaping the future of municipal governance.
The first public hearing is scheduled as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 21st February 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: City of Ekurhuleni – Lord Khanyile Hall (Ivory Park)
Livestreaming links: Youtube https://youtube.com/live/LuXaEpV350I?feature=share and Facebook https://fb.me/e/3fdwhzlWu
The Portfolio Committee will convene another physical public hearing on the 28th of February, as well as a virtual public hearing on the 01st of March. Details of these will be shared closer to the time.
The Portfolio Committee looks forward to meaningful engagements and valuable contributions from all stakeholders, which will contribute to shaping the future of municipal demarcation in the province.
A copy of the Bill is available on the Gauteng Provincial Legislature website: www.gpl.gov.za .
Members of the Media are invited to join the Committee during its public hearings.
For interview requests with the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee please contact: Ms Pfano Bulasigobo on 060 533 1982 email: PBulasigobo@gpl.gov.za
