Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005 (Act No. 13 of 2005)Chapter 4 : Settlement of Intergovernmental Disputes44. Assistance by Minister or MEC for local government |
| 1) | A party to a formal intergovernmental dispute may request assistance in the settlement of the dispute from— |
| a) | the Minister, if it is a dispute referred to in section 42(3); or |
| b) | the MEC for local government in the relevant province, if it is a dispute referred to in section 42(4). |
| 2) | On receipt of a request in terms of subsection (1) the Minister or MEC may take any appropriate steps to assist the parties in settling the dispute, including the designation of an official in the public service or other person to act as facilitator between the parties. |
| 3) | A facilitator designated in terms of subsection (2) acts on the instructions of the Minister or MEC, as the case may be. |