1. 24/05/2016 MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME 1 FINANCE CHAIRPERSONS’ FORUM MFMA Circular No. 60 (issued April 2012) Minimum Competency Level Regulations

2. 24/05/2016 MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME 2 Purpose of the Circular To restate the purpose of the Minimum Competency Level Regulations To introduce the concept of “Special Merit Cases” To clarify what constitutes proof of competency

3. 24/05/2016 MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME 3 Special Merit Cases Applies to officials currently employed by the municipality To be considered, an official must be in the process of attaining the minimum competency level If approved, an official will have an extension up to eighteen months (July 1, 2014)

4. 24/05/2016 MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME 4 Special Merit Cases cont’d To be considered for Special Merit status, the municipality must apply to National Treasury not later than September 7, 2012 Approval is not automatic If approved, progress will be monitored by National Treasury Special Merit Status may be withdrawn at any time Mayoral Committees are only as effective as the Executive Mayor allows them to be

5. New Officials All officials appointed after April 2012 should meet the Minimum Competency Level If not, the municipality must apply to National Treasury, seeking consideration to delay the Regulation for that official The municipality must explain to National Treasury why the municipality was unable to appoint a duly qualified person 24/05/2016 MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME 5

6. Conclusion Circular 60 provides municipalities with some “breathing space” in terms of compliance with the Regulation If Special Merit status is approved, the official receives an extension, NOT an exemption Every new appointment must meet the minimum competency level THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW!! 24/05/2016 MUNICIPAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME 6

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