Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 (Act No. 27 of 1998)Chapter 2 : DemarcationPart 3 : Demarcation procedure28. Public meetings |
| (1) | If the Board decides to hold a public meeting it must publish a notice in the newspaper circulating in the area concerned— |
| (a) | stating the time, date and place of the meeting or of each meeting; and |
| (b) | inviting the public to attend the meeting or meetings. |
| (2) | When the Board publishes a notice, it must convey, where appropriate, by radio or other appropriate means of communication the contents of the notice in the area concerned. |
| (3) | At a public meeting a representative of the Board must— |
| (a) | explain the issues the Board has to consider, including any options open to the Board; |
| (b) | allow members of the public attending the meeting to air their views on these issues; and |
| (c) | answer relevant questions. |