The Bitou Municipality has and implements a Supply Chain Management Policy in terms of Section 111 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, No 56 of 2003 (the Act), that: (a) gives effect to – (i) Section 217 of the Constitution; and (ii) Part 1 of Chapter 11 and other applicable provisions of the Act; (b) is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective; (c) complies with – (i) the Supply Chain Management Regulations; and (ii) any minimum norms and standards that may be prescribed in terms of section 168 of the Act; (d) is consistent with other applicable legislation; (e) do

The Finance Department manages the financial affairs of municipality. The goal is to ensure the efficient and effective management of the financial resources to ensure the financial sustainability of the municipality. It is the custodian of all municipal assets and must ensure the prudent financial management of public funds. The department is responsible for the management of all revenue collected by means of assessment rates; service fees other charges and sundry revenue.

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 33 & 116(3) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT, 2003 (ACT 56 OF 2003) THAT THE MUNICIPALITY INTENDS TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT: