Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000)

Chapter 9 : Credit Control and Debt Collection

96. Debt collection responsibility of municipalities
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A municipality—

(a) must collect all money that is due and payable to it, subject to this Act and any other applicable legislation; and
(b) for this purpose, must adopt, maintain and implement a credit control and debt collection policy which is consistent with its rates and tariff policies and complies with the provisions of this Act.