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Public Notice 29/2024: Public Participation for the Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme – Open for Comment

Public Notice 29/2024: Public Participation for the Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme – Open for Comment

Open For Comment

The Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme was reviewed and updated, in terms of Section 48 of the Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Act (Act No 24 of 2008). As per the provisions of the ICM Act, any amendments that are made to the existing Coastal Management Programme must be subject to the public participation requirements in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Municipal Systems Act, prior to being Gazetted.

Notice is hereby given that the Draft Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme will be available for review and comment from 24 May 2024 to 30 June 2024. The draft Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme will be available for viewing at the following Places:

  • Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George;
  • Mossel Bay Public Library, 99 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay;
  • Hessequa Public Library (Gouritsmond Library), 9 Kerk Street, Gouritz;
  • Albertinia Public Library, 2 Horne Street, Albertinia;
  • Still Bay Public Library, Main Road, Still Bay West;
  • Riversdale Public Library, Van Den Berg Street, Riversdale;
  • Hessequa Municipal Office, Mitchell Street, Riversdale;
  • Plettenberg Bay Public Library; Saringa Way, New Horizons, Plettenberg Bay;
  • Knysna Public Library, Memorial Square, 2 Main Street, Knysna;
  • George Public Library, Corner Caledon and Courtenay Streets, Camphersdrift, George;
  • Community centres and SAPD reception offices within subsistence fisher communities, and;
  • Garden Route District Municipality website link:
    https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/document-category/2023-24-coastal-management/

The District Municipality hereby invites comments from interested and affected parties on the draft reviewed Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme. Any comments and inputs submitted will be considered during the finalisation of the draft document for final approval and Gazetting.

Written submissions may be directed to the Municipal Manager using the following address:

Garden Route District Municipality, Municipal Manager, Monde Stratu, 54 York Street, George or Private Bag 12, George, 6530 or via email to info@gardenroute.gov.za before / on 30 June 2024.

Any person who is unable to write can submit their input verbally to the Council’s offices where they will be assisted by a staff member to put their comments in writing. Enquiries can be directed to Dr Nina Viljoen at 044 803 1318 or e-mail nina@gardenroute.gov.za.

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M Stratu
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

Public Notice 42/2024: Procurement of Provision of Banking Services for the Garden Route District Municipality for a period of 5 years through a Formal Tender process

Public Notice 42/2024: Procurement of Provision of Banking Services for the Garden Route District Municipality for a period of 5 years through a Formal Tender process

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 33 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, No.56 of 2003 that the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) intends to enter into a provision for banking services agreement with Nedbank Limited as the recommended preferred bidder for the tender GRDM/06/23-24. The tender is awarded to Nedbank Limited for the period 1 May 2024 – 30 April 2029.

In terms of the Supply Chain Regulations issued in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Financial Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), the Municipality must procure banking services through a competitive bidding process. During August 2023 the Municipality advertised Tender No. GRDM/06/23-24 – Procurement of Provision of banking services for the Garden Route District Municipality for a 5-year period.

Following an extensive evaluation and due diligence process, the GRDM Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC) accepted the tender of Nedbank Limited for the provision of banking services for the period 1 May 2024 – 30 April 2029. A section 33 process as prescribed in terms of the MFMA must be followed for contracts beyond three (3) years.

The estimated value for the expenses on this 5-year contract amounts to R500 000. Future interest revenue will be linked to the prime interest rate less 4% as tendered. Provision for the expenditure has been made in the Operational Budget and will be made in future budgets for the duration of the agreement.

Notice is further given in accordance with section 21 and 21A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, No. 32 of 2000, that the local community and other interested persons are invited to submit comments or representations to the Municipality in respect of the proposed draft contract. Such comments or representations must reach the Municipality within 21 calendar days, via electronic mail on the email address or delivered by mail to the address details provided hereunder. If no submissions and/or correspondence is received within the given time, GRDM will presume that there are no recommendations or views to this matter.

The detailed specifications and the proposed contract as contained in the Tender GRDM/06/23-24: Procurement of Provision of Banking Services for the Garden Route District Municipality for a period of 5 years through a formal tender process is available at the municipal offices and GRDM website at  https://www.gardenroute.gov.za.

Submission must be marked as:

PROVISION OF BANKING SERVICES AGREEMENT GRDM/06/23-24: SECTION 33 PROCESS

MG Stratu
Municipal Manager
54 York Street
PO Box 12
GEORGE
6530
Tel:   044 803 1300

Email submissions to: Mr T Mpuru
Email address: tebello@gardenroute.gov.za
Notice number: 42/2024

Public Notice 43/2024: Special Council Meeting on 25 April 2024 at 10h00

Public Notice 43/2024: Special Council Meeting on 25 April 2024 at 10h00

Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 25 April 2024 at 10:00.

MG Stratu
Municipal Manager
54 York Street
P O Box 12
GEORGE
6530
Tel: 044 803 1300

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Public Notice 39/2024: Draft Budget 2024/2025-2026/2027 Open for Comments

Public Notice 39/2024: Draft Budget 2024/2025-2026/2027 Open for Comments

Notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipal Council’s Draft Budget for the period 2024/2025-2026/2027, was compiled in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 of 2003).

This document was noted by the Garden Route District Municipality at a District Council meeting held on Wednesday, 27 March 2024.

This document will be available for public inspection and comments on the GRDM municipal website www.gardenroute.gov.za from 28 March 2024.

Members of the public is invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document. All comments and inputs must be directed to:
The Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality
54 York Street
George, 6530

Please contact the Budget Manager (Ms Louise Hoek) at 044 803 1300 with any enquiries.

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M G Stratu
Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality

Public Notice 37/2024: Fourth Adjustment Budget 2023/2024 Approved

Public Notice 37/2024: Fourth Adjustment Budget 2023/2024 Approved

Notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipal Council’s Fourth Adjustment Budget for the period 2023/2024-2025/2026, was compiled in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 of 2003).

This document was approved by the Garden Route District Municipality at a District Council meeting held on Wednesday, 27 March 2024.

This document will be available for public inspection and comments on the GRDM municipal website from 28 March 2024.

Members of the public are invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document. All comments and inputs must be directed to:
The Municipal Manager,
Garden Route District Municipality,
54 York Street, George 6530.

Please contact the Budget Manager (Ms Louise Hoek) at 044 803 1300 with any enquiries.

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M G Stratu
Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality

Public Notice 30/2024: Public Participation for the Garden Route District Climate Change Adaptation Response Implementation Plan and Needs- and Response Assessment  – For Comment

Public Notice 30/2024: Public Participation for the Garden Route District Climate Change Adaptation Response Implementation Plan and Needs- and Response Assessment  – For Comment

Open for Comment
15 March 2024

The Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act 117 of 1998) provides for the development of a Climate Change Adaptation master plan for the district, and through which local municipalities can develop their Integrated Development Plans.

Notice is therefore hereby given that a public participation period of 30-days will be provided for public comments and inputs on the following two Climate Change Adaptation documents, namely the:

  • Draft Garden Route District Climate Change Adaptation Response Implementation Plan;
  • Draft Garden Route District Climate Change Adaptation Needs and Response Assessment.

Any comments and inputs submitted will be considered during the finalisation of the draft documents for final Council approval.

The documents will be available for public review and comment from 15 March 2024 to 15 April 2024, and will be available for viewing at the following places:

  1. Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George;
  2. Mossel Bay Public Library, 99 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay;
  3. Hessequa Public Library (Gouritsmond Library), 9 Kerk Street, Gouritz;
  4. Albertinia Public Library, 2 Horne Street, Albertinia;
  5. Still Bay Public Library, Main Road, Still Bay West;
  6. Riversdale Public Library, Van Den Berg Street, Riversdale;
  7. Oudtshoorn Public Library, 3 Baron Van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn;
  8. Ladismith Public Library, 21 Queen Street, Ladismith;
  9. Plettenberg Bay Public Library; Saringa Way, New Horizons, Plettenberg Bay;
  10. Knysna Public Library, Memorial Square, 2 Main Street, Knysna;
  11. George Public Library, Corner of Caledon and Courtenay Streets, Camphersdrift, George, and;
  12.  Garden Route District Municipality website at:
    1)  https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Draft-Garden-Route-District-Climate-Change-Adaptation-Response-Implementation-Plan-2024.pdf

        2) https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Garden-Route-District-Climate-Change-Adaptation-Needs-and-Response-Assessment-2024.pdf

Written submissions may be directed to the Municipal Manager on/before 15 April 2024 using the following address:

Garden Route District Municipality, Municipal Manager, Monde Stratu, 54 York Street, George or PO Box 12, George, 6530 or via email to info@gardenroute.gov.za.

Any person who is unable to write can submit their input verbally to the Council’s offices where they will be assisted by a staff member to put their comments in writing. Enquiries can be directed to Dr Nina Viljoen at 044 803 1318 or e-mail nina@gardenroute.gov.za

M Stratu
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

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Public Notice 163/2023: Appointment of Audit Committee Members (2)

Public Notice 163/2023: Appointment of Audit Committee Members (2)

Garden Route District Municipality is fully committed to Employment Equity.

In terms of Section 166 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), 2003, each municipality must have an Audit Committee which is an independent advisory body.

The Audit Committee advises the Municipal Council, Political Office Bearers, Accounting Officer and the management staff of the Municipality on matters relating to:

  1. Internal financial control;
  2. Internal Audits;
  3. Risk Management;
  4. Accounting policies;
  5. The adequacy, reliability and accuracy of financial reporting and information;
  6. Performance Management;
  7. Governance;
  8. Compliance with the MFMA, the Annual Division of Revenue Act and any other applicable legislation;
  9. Performance evaluation; and
  10. Any other issues referred to it by the municipality.

The Audit Committee further reviews the Municipal Council’s Annual Financial Statements; responds to issues raised in the Auditor General’s annual audit report; carries out certain investigations; and performs other functions as commissioned by the Municipal Council. The Audit Committee also carries out the functions of a Performance Audit Committee.

Two vacancies for membership of the Audit Committee of Garden Route District Municipality have become available Successful candidates will be contracted for a period of three years.

Candidates with the following expertise are hereby invited to apply:

  1. Financial Accounting and Information Communication Technology (ICT);
  2. Audit Committee experience; and
  3. Local government knowledge.

Remuneration will be based on the National Treasury Circular – “Remuneration of Non-Official Members”.

An application with Curriculum Vitae, describing the suitability of the applicant, must be forwarded in writing to:

Chief Audit Executive
Garden Route District Municipality
54 York Street / P.O. Box 12
GEORGE
6530

For further enquiries, contact the Chief Audit Executive, Ms Pamela Lufele, during office hours at telephone number (044) 803 1422, or via e-mail at pamela@gardenroute.gov.za.

The Garden Route District Municipality Council reserves the right not to make or confirm an appointment on posts.

Closing date: Thursday, 15 March 2024 on or before 12h00

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Public Notice 29/2024: Public Participation for the Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme

Public Notice 29/2024: Public Participation for the Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme

Open for Comment

13 March 2024

The Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme was reviewed and updated, in terms of Section 48 of the Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Act (Act No 24 of 2008). As per the provisions of the ICM Act, any amendments that are made to the existing Coastal Management Programme must be subject to the public participation requirements in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Municipal Systems Act, prior to being Gazetted.

Notice is hereby given that the Draft Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme will be available for review and comment from 14 March 2024 to 14 April 2024. The draft Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme will be available for viewing at the following Places:

1)      Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George;
2)      Mossel Bay Public Library, 99 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay;
3)      Hessequa Public Library (Gouritsmond Library), 9 Kerk Street, Gouritz;
4)      Albertinia Public Library, 2 Horne Street, Albertinia;
5)      Still Bay Public Library, Main Road, Still Bay West;
6)      Riversdale Public Library, Van Den Berg Street, Riversdale;
7)      Hessequa Municipal Office, Mitchell Street, Riversdale;
8)      Plettenberg Bay Public Library; Saringa Way, New Horizons, Plettenberg Bay;
9)      Knysna Public Library, Memorial Square, 2 Main Street, Knysna;
10)    George Public Library, Corner Caledon and Courtenay Streets, Camphersdrift, George;U
11)     Community centres and SAPD reception offices within subsistence fisher communities, and;
12)    Garden Route District Municipality website – link:

https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Draft-Garden-Route-District-Coastal- Management-Programme-2023-2024.pdf

The District Municipality hereby invites comments from interested and affected parties on the draft reviewed Garden Route District Coastal Management Programme. Any comments and inputs submitted will be considered during the finalisation of the draft document for final approval and Gazetting.

Written submissions may be directed to the Municipal Manager using the following address:

Garden Route District Municipality, Municipal Manager, Monde Stratu, 54 York Street, George or Private Bag 12, George, 6530 or via email to info@gardenroute.gov.za on or before 14 April 2024.

Any person who is unable to write can submit their input verbally to the Council’s offices where they will be assisted by a staff member to put their comments in writing. Enquiries can be directed to Dr Nina Viljoen at 044 803 1318 or e-mail nina@gardenroute.gov.za

M Stratu
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

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Public Notice 23/2024: Special Council Meeting on 28 February 2024 at 09h00

Public Notice 23/2024: Special Council Meeting on 28 February 2024 at 09h00

Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the GRDM Council and via Zoom on 28 February 2024 at 09:00.

MG Stratu
Municipal Manager
54 York Street
P O Box 12
GEORGE
6530
Tel: 044 803 1300

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