Introduction SALGA acknowledges that the development of the Bill has come a long way SALGA and the Department had a number of technical discussions in.

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Portfolio Committee COGTA Public Hearings: Municipal Property Rates Amendment Bill 28 January 2014

Introduction SALGA acknowledges that the development of the Bill has come a long way SALGA and the Department had a number of technical discussions in addition to the formal consultation at MinMEC and other fora. The Bill in its current form is supported in principle, with the exception of a limited number of concerns for municipalities. A number of concerns raised by SALGA on the Bill have been addressed by the Department in the process of finalising the draft The current comments address matters that local government regards as critical to ensure sound financial management and budgeting in municipalities as well as financial stability. SALGA appreciates the insertion of section 89A and the amendment of section 90 which address matters regarding the restructuring of municipalities as a result of the redetermination of municipal boundaries.

General comments The Constitution provides that local government must ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner The Local Government Turn-Around Strategy indicates that a “one size fits all” approach is not suitable for local government and that a differentiated approach is required with regard to municipalities

Specific comments on the Bill Definitions: Agricultural property To remain reference to the use as opposed to the nature of the property when read with sect 8 that provides for categorisation based on used / permitted use Similar approach to apply to other categories Property Proposed that only registered right be included in the definition, with reference to land tenure rights

Specific comments on the Bill Section 4: Section 6 of the MPRA to refer to the fact that a by-law must be adopted in terms of sect 13 of the Municipal Systems Act. Preferable to refer to both section 12 and 13 of the Municipal Systems Act Section 6: Section 8 of the MPRA amended Municipality no longer have the discretion to determine categories of rateable properties in its municipal area through its rates policy and rates by-laws. Municipality not allowed to address very specific dynamics in that municipality in order to ensure financial stability and the provision of sustainable services Proposed that municipalities retain the right to determine categories

Specific comments on the Bill Section 12 of the Bill The section amends section 16(2) and provides that permission for a preferential rate may be applied for within 24 months from date of imposition of the rate. The effect of this is that the retrospective approval of a preferential rate will affect up to three financial years of a municipality. It is proposed that the 24 months be limited to six months; alternatively the Bill must clearly specify that any such preferential rate will only take effect from the next financial year of the municipality

Specific comments on the Bill Section 13 of the Bill Amends section 17 of the MPRA by introducing the prohibition of the levying of rates on public service infrastructure. Will have a direct impact on the financial position of municipalities. Metropolitan municipalities have indicated that the remainder of its rates would require an increase of 4,1 – 5% to maintain the current rates income A large portion of the increase will, due to the ratios prescribed, be recovered from residential properties. In the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, an income of R20 million p a will be forgone for collections on prisons only.

Specific comments on the Bill Section 13 of the Bill (Cont.) In NMBMM, 65% of residential properties that are subject to rates, are valued under R750 000. This will mean that the brunt of the impact in this metro will be felt by residents that can be classified as middle income earners and will thus also have a serious socio-economic impact on the municipality. The department should indicate what measures would be taken to mitigate the impact of the proposed amendment on municipalities and communities.

Specific comments on the Bill Section 30 of the Bill The section provides for the reporting requirements of municipalities, to both the National and Provincial Executive Authority Although SALGA recognises that National and Provincial Government has an oversight function over municipalities, this oversight function should be exercised with circumspect. Only information not already reported on, such as the evidence of the submission of the valuation roll to the municipal manager should be provided for.

Specific comments on the Bill Section 36 of the Bill The comments on this section should be read with the comments provided under section 13 of the Bill (public service infrastructure) Due to the huge impact of section 13 of the Bill on municipalities, it is proposed that the transitional arrangement allow for the phasing in of the non-levying of rates over a five year period as opposed to a three year period.

Conclusion SALGA trusts that the Committee will consider our comments favourably in the finalisation of the Bill. Through our interaction and representation of our membership, SALGA will continue to engage the national legislative process to ensure the institutional integrity of local government on the one hand and the efficacy of legislative interventions aimed at improving service delivery on the other.

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