KWAZULU-NATAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (KWANALOGA)

PROVIDING MUNICIPAL SUPPORT
The KwaZulu-Natal Local Government Association (KWANALOGA) is an association of all sixty one municipalities based in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. It is a nonprofit making organisation that finds its existence from Section 2(1) of the Organized Local Government Act, No. 52 of 1997 and the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. It is a member of South African Local Government Association (SALGA).

The aim of the association is to promote a culture of consultative and cooperative government that is accountable to the public through partnership programmes with government departments, private sector, organised labour and community based organisations. The local government Municipal Systems Act, No. 32 of 2000 includes a general mandate for organised local government, which encompasses enhancing cooperation between municipalities and generally supporting municipalities in achieving their developmental and transformational mandate.
Objectives are:

• Developing and advocate policy positions on behalf of its membership
• Representing, promoting and protecting the interest of local government
• Transforming local government to enable it to fulfil its developmental role
• Enhancing the role and status of municipalities
• Serving as the employer organization
• Facilitating and coordinating the capacity development of municipalities

KEY FOCUS AREAS
GOVERNANCE
KWANALOGA plays a key role in providing leadership in the interface between national and provincial spheres of government and local government onmatters of policy, legislation, regulation, roles and functions; and advocate for appropriate policy and regulatory reform that support local governance.

Ensures the appropriate oversight of legislative amendment impacting on local government and the maintenance of rigorous consultation processes.

Provide information and advice to municipal councillors and their administration on the application of the local government Act and other relevant legislation.

Provide development opportunities and skills development for councillors, community organizations and other key stakeholders. Maximise awareness within the communities of local government's role.

FINANCE
KWANALOGA seeks to ensure that local government receives a fair share of revenue (equitable share, municipal support institutional support grant, municipal infrastructure grant, etc) to provide infrastructure and services to meet the needs of local communities.

Develop proper financial systems for municipalities and facilitate financial skills development and resource mobilization.

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES

Municipalities are responsible for managing vast amount of community assets and infrastructure and have custodial roles in ensuring preservation of infrastructure and its renewal for future generations.

KWANALOGA influences policies and government programmes that support councils in the provision of appropriate water, sanitation, roads and transport infrastructure. Facilitate planning for maintenance and renewal of council infrastructure.

Pursue funding opportunities to support the sustainability and future demand for infrastructure.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Municipalities are required to develop credible integrated development plans (IDPs) which are central in planning for future development for all sectors of the community and in supporting efficient and effective economic, social and environmental outcomes. Maintain the primacy of local government in land use planning and management.

Achieve a provincial wide strategic framework that informs local and provincial decision-making and facilitates integrated outcomes. Advocate local government views on built environment and land use planning to government in order to achieve suitable legislative and policy reform.

ENVIRONMENT
The sustainable management of the environment and natural resources underpins healthy local communities and economies. As planning authorities municipalities must ensure that the use and development of land is appropriate and well managed. Municipalities also have a responsibility to look after land which they own or manage by ensuring that activities are not only sustainable and take into account local conditions, but also comply with relevant legislation. Importantly, municipalities provide essential support of local community based activities and initiatives.

KWANALOGA seeks to ensure that local government's views are heard and considered by other spheres of government.

Enhance local government's understanding and knowledge of environmental issues and promote awareness of sustainability principles across all areas of local government operations.

Ensure the provision of resources necessary for local government to meet its responsibilities for environmental management.

PUBLIC HEALTH
KWANALOGA plays a critical role in advocating for the maintenance and improvement of public health at local level. The organization has developed a strategy to deal with HIV & AIDS issues and support municipalities in implementing HIV & AIDS programmes.

A number of activities designed to capacitate women, youth and children are implemented in all municipalities to improve health outcomes in communities.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Through its focus on rural development and agriculture, the KWANALOGA has positioned municipalities to play an important role in economic development of the province and in ensuring the well being and safety of all house holds.

KWANALOGA provides leadership and support tomunicipalities and communities in their efforts to implement agricultural programmes such as 'one home one garden' projects, goat farming, aquaculture and many district based agricultural projects.

Ensure that local government has input into the formulation of policies and strategies aimed at enhancing the level and scope of communities, social and economic development and services and to maximize local government's access to funding and resources to provide appropriate community services and facilities.

HUMAN RESOURCES / LABOUR RELATIONS AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

• The interest of municipalities is represented by KWANALOGA in the South African Local Government Bargaining Council and its structures.
• Collective agreements are negotiated on behalf of municipalities in the Local Government Bargaining Council.
• Human resources policies are developed and assistance provided to municipalities with its implementation.
• Municipalities are represented at arbitrationand conciliation hearings.
• Capacity building needs are identified by KWANALOGA for councillors and officials.
• The training for councillors are coordinated and conducted through agreements with training providers.
• Short accredited training courses are also provided for committee officers, financial officers etc.

Full Name of Company: SALGA KZN
Industry Sector: Community Services
Services: Municipal Support Services
Customer Base: KwaZulu-Natal municipalities
No. of Employees: 27
Auditors / Accountants: Auditor General
Bankers: First National Bank

VISION
An association of municipalities that is at the cutting edge of quality and sustainable services.

MISSION
To promote a culture of consultative and cooperative government that is accountable to the public through partnership programmes with government departments, private sector, organised labour, and community based organizations.

VALUES
Responsive, Innovative, Transparent, Dynamic and Excellence

KEY PERSONNEL
CEO: Sandile Ben Cele


CONTACT DETAILS
Physical Address: 3rd Floor Transnet Building, 202 Anton Lembede (Smith) Street, Durban, 4001
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1525, Durban, 4000
Tel: +27 (0)31 361 1236
Fax: +27 (0)31 361 1234
E-mail: unxumalo@kwanaloga.gov.za
Website: http://www.kwanaloga.gov.za