Document: Emfuleni LM: IDP 2007 - 2012

It is with great pleasure for me to present to you Emfuleni Local Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) for 2007/2012 as a principal strategic planning tool that will be used to give direction to budget and performance of the municipality.

It is important that we understand that the IDP is a participatory driven strategic document with a mandate of strengthening the economy and improving the lives of the people of Emfuleni irrespective of race, gender, economic circumstances or political affiliations. It is therefore important that the number and depth of our sectoral participation is increased. Having said that, all residents, every business, every community member, nongovernmental organisations, political parties are encouraged to engage and take part in all IDP related activities. We should be moving to a direction where a developed IDP will present shared goals and objectives of all parties irrespective of who is the ruling party. This IDP takes a strong intervention of the outcomes of Mayoral Lekgotla that was held at Bakgatla in August 2006.

Vision:
Developmental Municipality that continuously improves the quality of life of its residents.

The Motto
You BELONG We CARE

Core Strategic

• Provide Basic Services
• Achieve Sustainable Financial Viability
• Insure Good Governance and Institutional Capacity
• Deepening Democracy
• Create the Culture of Effective Communication
• Ensure Social and Economic Development
• Promote a Safe, Secure and Health Environment
• Promote Optimal Spatial Development

In conclusion, I would like to thank the IDP Steering Committee, IDP Representative Forum, Mayoral Committee and Councillors for giving their political expertise in directing this document, to the Municipal Manager – Dr. MM Bakane-Tuoane and Senior Managers, and most importantly to our community and stakeholders for their comments and inputs made into this document. Last but not least, the IDP Manager Mr. H. Mukwevho for being so influential in the process of developing and finalising this document.

DIKELEDI TSOTETSI 

EXECUTIVE MAYOR