Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 (Act No. 27 of 1998)
Notice No. 891 of 1998
Act
1. Definitions
Chapter 1 : Municipal Demarcation Board
Part 1 : Establishment, function and general powers of Board
2. Establishment
3. Status
4. Functions
5. General powers
Part 2 : Membership of Board
6. Composition
7. Qualifications
8. Appointment procedure
9. Terms of office
10. Chairperson and deputy chairperson
11. Conditions of appointment of members
12. Conduct of members
13. Termination of membership
14. Vacancies
Part 3 : Operating procedures of Board
15. Meetings
16. Procedures
17. Decisions
18. Committees
19. Assignment of powers and duties
20. Administrative assistance to Board
Chapter 2: Demarcation
Part 1 : Boundary determinations
21. Determination of municipal boundaries
22. Work programme
23. When boundary determinations take effect
Part 2 : Demarcation criteria
24. Demarcation objectives
25. Factors to be taken into account
Part 3 : Demarcation procedure
26. Public notification of determination of municipal boundaries
27. Consideration by Board
28. Public meetings
29. Formal investigations
30. Powers of investigating committees
Part 4 : Regulation of consequences of boundary determinations
31. Demarcation affecting existing municipalities
Chapter 3 : Administrative and other matters
Part 1 : Administration
32. Appointment of Manager
33. Responsibilities of Manager
34. Conditions of employment of employees
35. Pension rights
Part 2 : Finances of Board
36. Funding
37. Accountability
38. Audit
39. Accountability and reporting
Part 3 : Miscellaneous matters
40. Civil liability of Board
41. Regulations
42. Offences and penalties
43. Repeal of legislation
44. Transitional provisions
45. Short title
Schedule