Permanent delegates to Parliament’s National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will return to their respective provinces from 15 to 19 April to conduct oversight on progress made on service delivery and consult on matters affecting provinces for consideration by Parliament.
The week long programme referred to as Provincial Week, will be held under the theme ‘Moving with utmost speed to ensure socio-economic advancement in our communities’. Delegates will meet with the provincial legislatures, premiers, Members of the Executive Councils (MEC), mayors, the public and relevant stakeholders.
The Provincial Week provides an opportunity for the NCOP and the legislatures to witness challenges experienced by citizens. It further provides an opportunity to receive reports from government departments and municipalities on progress made regarding service delivery to the communities since the last visit. Follow up is conducted on issues raised during Taking Parliament to the People programmes in various provinces.
The NCOP comprises of 54 permanent delegates (six from each of the nine provinces).
Enquiries:
Faith Kwaza (Ms)
Cell: 072 122 0371
E-mail: fkwaza@parliament.gov.za
