, Section 195 of the Constitution of the Republic of South
Africa, 1996, stipulates the basic values and principles
governing public administration. Discuss the applicability
of these values and principles in the context of municipal
administration. (20) Subject to the Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa, 1996, local government in South
Africa exercises ‘original’ and ‘assigned’ powers in respect
of matters listed in Part B of Schedule 4 and Part B of
Schedule 5 of the Constitution. 1.1. Discuss the allocation
of powers to the local government in accordance to the
Constitution with special reference to the difference
between ‘original’ and ‘assigned’ powers, and state if
whether there is any significance of ‘original’ powers. Write
an essay explaining the relationship between the powers
and functions of municipalities in their duty to deliver
services. Refer to both relevant legislation and the points
referenced in Nkuna NW & Nemutanzhela TL “Locating
the role of service delivery within powers and functions of
local government in South Africa” (2012) 47 Journal of
Public Administration 355. Write a short paragraph in
which you explain the concept “good public relations”. In
your answer you should also define the notion of “public
administration”.
Africa, 1996, stipulates the basic values and principles
governing public administration. Discuss the applicability
of these values and principles in the context of municipal
administration. (20) Subject to the Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa, 1996, local government in South
Africa exercises ‘original’ and ‘assigned’ powers in respect
of matters listed in Part B of Schedule 4 and Part B of
Schedule 5 of the Constitution. 1.1. Discuss the allocation
of powers to the local government in accordance to the
Constitution with special reference to the difference
between ‘original’ and ‘assigned’ powers, and state if
whether there is any significance of ‘original’ powers. Write
an essay explaining the relationship between the powers
and functions of municipalities in their duty to deliver
services. Refer to both relevant legislation and the points
referenced in Nkuna NW & Nemutanzhela TL “Locating
the role of service delivery within powers and functions of
local government in South Africa” (2012) 47 Journal of
Public Administration 355. Write a short paragraph in
which you explain the concept “good public relations”. In
your answer you should also define the notion of “public
administration”.
