PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE BUDGET
Date
2011-04-19
Authors
NKUNA, EUNA B.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
A municipality is regarded as a sphere of government that is closer to the people
and can be used as a bridge to close the gap. However municipalities are still
faced with the challenge of adhering to the legislative pre-requisite of ensuring
that there is public participation in the budget process. It is therefore important
that this research investigate and explore public participation in the budget process
of the Mbombela Local Municipality. A qualitative approach has been used as real
events were identified and analyzed. More research is required that will focus on
public participation in the budget process.
The ineffectiveness of ward committees has contributed to the problems being
experienced. All municipalities are mandated to come up with a mechanism that
will ensure public participation as a function is in place. Administrative support
for these ward committees is thus of great importance. Comprehensive capacity
building programmes will assist officials, ward committees and the councillors to
understand and be able to drive the function of public participation in the budget
process
Description
MM - P&DM
Keywords
Local authorities, Budget processes, Public participation in decision making