Final investigation report on industrial action at Baviaans Local Municipality handed over to council
Today, Co-operative governance and traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Fikile Xasa handed over the report on allegations of mismanagement at Baviaans Local Municipality to the Council. The Council meeting was held in Steytlerville attended by Councils and senior officials from Cogta in Bhisho. Baviaans is a Category 1 municipality.
MEC Xasa said he visited Baviaans Local Municipality to hand over the report to its Council with its recommendations. He added that any irregular finding in the report, must be corrected in line with the applicable legislation before the amalgamation process is started. The investigation conducted by Cogta officials, was conducted over a three month period from March to May 2016.
“We expect the Mayor and Council to take time and apply his mind on the recommendations and provide responses to me.I will then get monthly reports on the implementation of the recommendations from the Mayor,” said MEC Xasa.
He added that government in the context of the Back to Basics Programme wants to build a capable state hence the need for by appointing correct people who are fit for purpose, by all municipalities including Baviaans LM.
“I look forward to a partnership between my Municipal Council and the department of Cogta to resolve our current challenges including issues around job evaluation of our staff members. We have responses to the issues raised in the report and provide feedback at the right time,” said Mayor of Baviaans LM Councillor Ewald Loock.
The Municipal Council noted the report and its finding.
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