Expected output Required Action as specified in PoA Time frame Progress Remarks Enhance and improve the effectiveness of local social dialogue forums December 2009 Institutionalization of municipal ward committee systems. National Framework on Ward Funding and the Local Government Municipal Regulations for the Term of Office of Ward Committee Members was published in October 2009. This legislative framework is intended to improve ward Committee Functionality by ensuring that Ward Committee members are more active and able to effectively support their elected ward councilors to serve the community. The process of rationalizing traditional leadership has been completed with the confirmation of six (6) kingships/queenships by the Nhlapho Commission. The institution of traditional leadership as a custodian of culture and traditions is paramount for rural communities who account for approximately 65% of the South African population. 67

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