Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000)Chapter 3 : Municipal Functions and Powers8. General empowerment |
| (1) | A municipality has all the functions and powers conferred by or assigned to it in terms of the Constitution, and must exercise them subject to Chapter 5 of the Municipal Structures Act. |
| (2) | A municipality has the right to do anything reasonably necessary for, or incidental to, the effective performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers. |