The Council held a strategic planning session on the 16th -18th May 2023. This session culminated into reviewed strategic objectives and priorities that would inform the developmental agenda for 2023/2024 financial year.
Vision for uMkhanyakude District Municipality
Vision 2035 – “A renewed District Municipality committed to providing service delivery equitably to communities in a dignified manner and ensuring accountability”
We are a people driven Municipality that is committed providing good governance, socio-economic development programmes and implementation of quality infrastructure by upholding values of integrity and promoting a culture of self-reliance
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Community Centeredness
- Transparency
- Good Governance
- Accountability
Broad Development Gaps
The following factors are a summary of developmental gaps which the Municipality must address through strategic intervention:
- Economic Structure and Patterns that do not Support Local Growth
- Lack of Human and Community Development
- Poor Strategic Infrastructure
- Poor Environmental Management Practices and Spatial Planning
- Governance and Leadership Challenges
Strategic Priorities
- Building a capable, ethical, and corrupt free District Municipality
- Revenue Enhancement
- Service Delivery Driven
- Compliance with legislation
Alignment of KPAs and Strategic Priorities
The following table is a reflection of alignment between Key Performance Areas and the Municipal Strategic Priorities:
The following section reflects on goals, objectives and strategies.
KPA 1: MUNICIPAL TRANSFORMATION AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (5)
KPA 2: BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT (12)
KPA 2: BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY (12)…
KPA 2: BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY (12)…
KPA 3: LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (5)
KPA 4: FINANCIAL VIABILITY AND MANAGEMENT (11)
KPA 4: FINANCIAL VIABILITY AND MANAGEMENT (11)…
KPA 5: GOOD GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (5)
KPA 6: CROSS CUTTING INTERVENTIONS (5)
