Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003)

Chapter 8 : Responsibilities of Municipal Officials

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(1)	The top management of a municipality's administration consists of—

(a)	the accounting officer;

(b)	the chief financial officer;

(c)	all senior managers who are responsible for managing the respective votes of the municipality and to whom powers and duties for this purpose have been delegated in terms of section 79; and

(d)	any other senior officials designated by the accounting officer.

(2)	The top management must assist the accounting officer in managing and co-ordinating the financial administration of the municipality.