Quiz on Development of Local Authorities

What is the primary need for a municipality to provide services?

• To hire more officials

• To reduce costs

• To generate revenue

• To increase taxes

What is one benefit of proper financial management in municipalities?

• Higher wasteful expenditure

• Less credible financial statements

• Increased fraud

• More effective revenue collection

What does the Integrated Development Planning (IDP) aim to improve?

• Tax collection methods

• Quality of life for all citizens

• Private sector profits

• Political party influence

Which act requires municipalities to have an IDP?

• Municipal Finance Management Act

• Public Service Act

• Local Government Act of 1994

• Local Government Transition Act (97 of 1996)

Which of the following is NOT a core component of the IDP?

• Spatial development framework

• Annual budget report

• Council disaster management plan

• KPI and targets

Who is responsible for managing the drafting of the IDP?

• The citizens

• The councilors

• The executive mayor or executive committee

• The municipal manager

What is one of the elements to be included in the IDP planning process?

• Problem identification and needs assessments

• Avoiding community participation

• Ignoring national legislation

• Setting unrealistic goals

Which stakeholder is NOT involved in the IDP process?

• Municipality

• National and provincial departments

• Private corporations

• Communities and other stakeholders

What does the IDP help to overcome?

• Political corruption

• Environmental issues

• The legacy of apartheid

• Economic growth

What is one of the goals of the IDP?

• To reduce government spending

• To limit community involvement

• To ensure effective use of scarce resources

• To increase municipal taxes