Standing Committee Members

Corporate Services	Infrastructure	Finance	MPAC	Community Services	Rules
Chair Cllr. L Leeuw	Chair Cllr. J Tshwanage	Chair Cllr. N Jacobs	Chair Cllr. I Raadt	Chair Cllr. C Mostert	Chair Cllr. M Bezuidenhout
Cllr. W Hendricks	Cllr. D Hendricks	Cllr. D Pitso	Cllr. I Lemoen	Cllr. N Jacobs	Cllr. D Pitso
Cllr. R Springbok	Cllr. D Pitso	Cllr. B Thobi	Cllr. S Blom		Cllr. L Phetlhane

The role and responsibilities of a Municipal Standing Committee

The responsibilities of a Municipal Standing Committee are quite comprehensive and vital for the functioning of local government. Here are some of the key responsibilities:

Discussing and Debating Bills and Amendments: They oversee the creation and amendment of bills on various matters such as public safety, ethics, ecology, security, and regulatory needs.

Holding Hearings: They gather testimony from experts and members of the public to inform their decisions.

Reporting Findings and Recommendations: After thorough deliberation, they report their conclusions to the full chamber for further action.

Making Decisions on Legislation: They decide which bills should be brought to a vote, ensuring that only the most pertinent and well-considered legislation is presented for approval.

These committees play a crucial role in ensuring that the community’s affairs are managed in an orderly and effective manner, addressing the needs and concerns of the local population.