Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act, 2011 (Act No. 2 of 2011)RegulationsCivilian Secretariat for Police Service Regulations, 2016Chapter 9 : Co-Operative Framework43. Functions of the Senior Management Forum |
| (1) | The Senior Management Forum must contribute to the enhancement of civilian oversight over the police service by— |
| (a) | aligning the plans and operations of the respective provincial secretariats with— |
| (i) | the annual and performance plans; and |
| (ii) | the national priorities, objectives and strategies of the Civilian Secretariat. |
| (b) | discussing and compiling reports on the activities of provincial secretariats aligned to that of the Civilian Secretariat as contemplated in section 17(1) of the Act |
| (c) | facilitating and co-operation amongst the provincial secretariats; |
| (d) | identifying and finding ways of addressing common concerns or obstacles relating to the effective execution of the civilian oversight mandate; |
| (e) | developing strategies to improve interaction and communication amongst provincial secretariats; |
| (f) | promoting uniform norms and standards for the performance of aligned functions; |
| (g) | providing technical support to the Secretary and Heads of Provincial Departments Forum; |
| (h) | discussing and compiling reports on the policing needs and priorities of each province for the consideration of the Heads of Provincial Departments Forum; |
| (i) | discussing matters contemplated in section 17 of the Act and functions referred to in section 6 of the Act that require provincial alignment; |
| (j) | discussing any other matter of strategic importance that affects the interests of the Secretariats or matters that will contribute to the enhancement of civilian oversight over the police service; and. |
| (k) | performing any other function necessary to give effect to its objectives; |