2024/2025 Approved Indigent and Pauper Policy

In terms of Section 74 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act 2000, a Municipal Council must adopt and implement a Tariff Policy. In terms of Section 74(i) of the Act in adopting a Tariff Policy, the Council should at least take into consideration the extent of subsidization of tariffs for poor households. Arising from above, Council needs to approve an Indigent Support Policy. This policy must provide procedures and guidelines for the subsidization of basic services and tariff charges to its indigent households.