Browsing by Subject "Ward committees"

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    • Are ward committees working? Insights from six case studies 

      Smith, Terence; de Visser, Jaap (Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape, 2009)
      The research presented in this book sets out to offer a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the functioning and value of ward committees. In-depth qualitative studies of six ward committees are described. They provide ...

    • Facilitating public participation: A niche role for the speaker? 

      Baatjies, Reuben; de Visser, Jaap (Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape, 2007)
      Considerable attention has been drawn to local government’s ability to facilitate public participation and the role and effective administration of ward committees. Undoubtedly the most important aspect of the local ...

    • The functioning of ward committees: Challenges and prospects 

      de Visser, Jaap (Dullah Omar Institute, 2007)
      Ward committees were formally introduced in 2000, and many municipalities soon commenced the process of establishing them. The establishment rate of ward committees across the country now stands at over 90% and is growing, ...