Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005 (Act No. 13 of 2005)RegulationsRegulations Framing the Institutionalisation of the District Development Model, 2024Chapter 2 : District Development Model3. Framework and joint planning of DDM |
| (1) | The DDM is— |
| (a) | established within the existing intergovernmental relations system as defined in the Act and does not replace the existing division and allocation of powers, functions and responsibilities of spheres of government and organs of state; |
| (b) | a framework for the coordination and alignment of the development priorities within particular district and metropolitan spaces; and |
| (c) | a mechanism to practically implement cooperative governance and intergovernmental relations at a local level, with the aim of improving government cohesion and effectiveness in delivering services and enabling integrated sustainable development outcomes and impact, including identifying and addressing related implementation blockages, especially those requiring an intergovernmental focus. |
| (2) | The DDM works within the existing intergovernmental framework and processes to achieve its aims and objectives to identify opportunities to ensure better development and performance through improved coordination and utilisation of public and private resources. |
| (3) | The framework of the DDM is premised on— |
| (a) | fostering intergovernmental joint planning, budgeting and programme and project implementation; and |
| (b) | monitoring through the development and implementation of a One Plan within the existing legislative framework. |
| (4) | The joint planning at a district and metropolitan space requires all relevant organs of state and state-owned enterprises to identify and agree with all parties on— |
| (a) | the primary and secondary objectives to be undertaken in the One Plan process; |
| (b) | the nature and extent of the joint and cross cutting work required; |
| (c) | the financial commitments of each organ of state; |
| (d) | the mechanism required to ensure joint accountability; |
| (e) | a partnering protocol defining clear developmental commitments and implementation plans; |
| (f) | appropriate programme management and programme support staff to execute the programmes and plans within the district and metropolitan space, including the identification of skills and capacity gaps; |
| (g) | the key roles and responsibilities of the coordinating department within each district and metropolitan space; |
| (h) | appropriate financing arrangements if required for the joint programmes; and |
| (i) | a monitoring framework which allows for all organs of state to monitor their commitments and implementation. |
| (5) | All plans, budgets, commitments, and other operations of intergovernmental forums must be made available to all members of the intergovernmental forums, as well as to the public at large. |