What Is Intergovernmental Relations in South Africa?
What does the term intergovernmental mean?
It means existing between two or more governments or levels of government.
What is intergovernmental relations in South Africa?
Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) are usually defined as important interactions between governmental units of all types and levels.
How many types of intergovernmental relations that exists in South African government?
There are three spheres of government, thus the local, provincial and national government.
What is the purpose of IGR?
Intergovernmental relations are planned to promote and aid co-operative decision-making and ensure that policies and activities across all spheres encourage service delivery and meet the needs of the citizens in an effective way.
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What are the principles of intergovernmental relations?
1. Preservation of peace, national unity and the indivisibility of the Republic.
2. Securing the well-being of the people of the Republic.
3. Providing effective, transparent, accountable and coherent government for the Republic as a whole.
4. Loyalty to the Constitution, the Republic and its people.
5. Respect to the Constitutional status, institutions, powers and functions of government in other spheres.
6. Non assumption of power or function except those conferred on them by the Constitution.
7. Assist and support one another
8. Informing and consulting one another on matters of common interest
9. Coordinate actions and legislation with one another
10. Adhering to agreed procedures
11. Avoiding legal proceedings against one another.
How are the 3 spheres of government interdependent?
The Constitution states that the three spheres have to assist and support each other, share information and harmonize their efforts.
