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NATIONAL LEGISLATION OVERVIEWS
NATIONAL LEGISLATION OVERVIEWS
Local Government:
Municipal
Demarcation Act, No. 27 of 1998
Long title
To provide for criteria and procedures for the determination of municipal boundaries by an independent authority; and to provide for matters connected thereto.
Table of contents
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Long title
To provide for criteria and procedures for the determination of municipal boundaries by an independent authority; and to provide for matters connected thereto.
Table of contents
| SECTION | TITLE |
| 1 | Definitions |
| CHAPTER 1. MUNICIPAL DEMARCATION BOARD | |
| Part 1. Establishment, function and general powers of Board | |
| 2 | Establishment |
| 3 | Status |
| 4 | Functions [...Title amended by Act 2002_051_005_20021205 - was entitled “Function”] |
| 5 | General Powers |
| Part 2. Membership of Board | |
| 6 | Composition |
| 7 | Qualifications |
| 8 | Appointment procedure |
| 9 | Terms of office |
| 10 | Chairperson and deputy chairperson |
| 11 | Conditions of appointment of members |
| 12 | Conduct of members |
| 13 | Termination of membership |
| 14 | Vacancies |
| Part 3. Operating procedures of Board | |
| 15 | Meetings |
| 16 | Procedures |
| 17 | Decisions |
| 18 | Committees |
| 19 | Assignment of powers and duties |
| 20 | Administrative assistance to Board |
| CHAPTER 2. DEMARCATION | |
| Part 1. Boundary determination | |
| 21 | Determination of municipal boundaries |
| 22 | Work programme |
| 23 | When boundary determinations take effect |
| Part 2. Demarcation criteria | |
| 24 | Demarcation objectives |
| 25 | Factors to be taken into account |
| Part 3. Demarcation procedure | |
| 26 | Public notification of determination of municipal boundaries |
| 27 | Consideration by board |
| 28 | Public meetings |
| 29 | Formal investigations |
| 30 | Powers of investigating committees |
| 31 | Demarcation affecting existing municipalities |
| CHAPTER 3. ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER MATTERS | |
| Part 1. Administration | |
| 32 | Appointment of Manager |
| 33 | Responsibilities of Manager |
| 34 | Conditions of employment of employees |
| 35 | Pension rights |
| Part 2. Finances of Board | |
| 36 | Funding |
| 37 | Accountability |
| 38 | Audit |
| 39 | Accountability and reporting |
| Part 3. Miscellaneous matters | |
| 40 | Civil liability of Board |
| 41 | Regulations |
| 42 | Offences and penalties |
| 43 | Repeal of legislation |
| 44 | Transitional provisions |
| 45 | Short title |
| Sch. | SCHEDULE. [s43] |
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