Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Chapter 7 : Local Government153. Developmental duties of municipalities |
A municipality must—
| (a) | structure and manage its administration, and budgeting and planning processes to give priority to the basic needs of the community, and to promote the social and economic development of the community; and |
| (b) | participate in national and provincial development programmes. |