LGL3702 Assignment 1
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 4 April
2025
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, LGL3702 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE 4 April
2025
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”.
Applicability of Section 195 of the Constitution in Municipal Administration
Section 195 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, outlines the
fundamental values and principles governing public administration. These
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 4 April
2025
100% GUARANTEEED
, LGL3702 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE 4 April
2025
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”.
Applicability of Section 195 of the Constitution in Municipal Administration
Section 195 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, outlines the
fundamental values and principles governing public administration. These
