Note from the Secretariat

The year started well for the iLGM with a presentation to COGTA by iLGM NEC member Mr Abram Luruli, on the draft Disciplinary Code and Procedures for Senior Mangers. Messrs Luruli and Vice President Luzuko Mdunyelwa prepared the inputs during December, and we owe them a big word of thanks for the time and effort put into the presentation. Our delegation was received by a group of about 20 COGTA officials and our inputs were well received and debated.

At the iLGM AGM the meeting approved a range of new services from the iLGM ranging from a legal hotline to mentoring services. Some details are provided on the website, as well as an online form allowing one to access the services.

Our new closed online workgroup platform for municipal managers went live on the 29th of January and system invitations to join the group were sent out to around 220 municipal managers, that we have record of. The intention of this initiative is to create a virtual association where municipal managers can network, strategise and help form industry stances. If you are a municipal manager and you have not received an invitation please contact the secretariat and we will arrange accordingly.

Planning for the woman’s conference late in March in uMhlathuze is progressing smartly and you should have received registration forms by now. Initial commercial interest in the exhibition was also encouraging and we hope to bring members an excellent event in a great city. Sponsorship and exhibition enquires can be addressed to Marlindi at the secretariat on 011 789-1384.