Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005 (Act No. 13 of 2005)Chapter 3 : Conduct of Intergovernmental Relations36. Provincial policies and legislation affecting local government |
| 1) | When developing provincial policies or draft legislation affecting the local sphere of government in a province, the provincial government must— |
| a) | take into account national priorities; |
| b) | take into account the interests of local communities in the province; and |
| c) | consult the local sphere of government in the province and any specifically affected municipalities. |
| 2) | Consultation in terms of subsection (1) must be appropriately focused and include a consideration of the impact that such policy or legislation might have on the functional, institutional or financial integrity and coherence of government in the local sphere of government in the province. |
| 3) | Provincial intergovernmental forums established in terms of section 16 or 21 must, to the extent that it is practical, be utilised as forums for such consultation. |