Outa claims Local Government Bill undermines accountability

JOHANNESBURG - The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse wants councillors and mayors to pay for unlawful appointments of municipal managers, and fruitless special meetings.

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It says the Local Government Amendment Bill undermines accountability and protects irregular appointments.

The amendments would effectively allow a municipal manager appointed irregularly to remain in office for at least 90 days.

Outa's Julius Kleynhans discussed this with eNCA.