SECTION 79 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Section 79 Economic Development Committee
Unless otherwise instructed by the Council, the Economic Development Committee shall consider and make recommendations to Council on the following matters : A. LEGISLATIVE ROLE IDP, Budget and By-law Process 1.The consideration and oversight of the development of the IDP and budget in respect of the Economic Development Department and its Municipal Owned Entities (MOEs) (Joburg Market (JM), Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC), Joburg Property Company (JPC) and Metropolitan Trading Company) (MTC). 2.The consideration of the quarterly performance reports of the Economic Development Department and its MOEs (JM), (JTC), (JPC) and (MTC). 3.To exercise oversight over the development and implementation of all by-laws, strategies and policies of the Economic Development Department. 4.The consideration and oversight of draft tariffs, fees and charges in respect of Economic Development functions in the City. B. PARTICIPATORY AND REPRESENTATIVE ROLE 1.Promote public participation in the Committee's activities. 2.Ensure public consultation on any by-laws referred by Council and/or Programming Committee. 3.Promote public participation in the key planning processes of the City as they relate to Economic Development Department 4.Ensure that key issues of public concern relating the Economic Development Department are brought to the attention of Council. C. OVERSIGHT ROLE 1.Exercise oversight over the quarterly and annual performance of the Economic Development Department and its MOEs (Joburg Market, Johannesburg Tourism Company, Joburg Property Company and Metropolitan Trading Company) 2.Exercise oversight over any matter or activity of the Economic Development Department and its MOEs (Joburg Market, Johannesburg Tourism Company, Joburg Property Company and Metropolitan Trading Company). 3.Invite the MMC or any official of the Economic Development to account on any matter of interest to the Committee 4.Exercise oversight over any matter referred to the Committee by the Speaker, Council and/or its Programming Committee. D. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL 1.To make recommendations to Council as a result of the oversight process outlined above. 2.To report quarterly and annually on the oversight activities of the Committee. 3.To report on the Oversight visits reports. 4.To submit proposal/comments on Provincial and National Bills and proposed policies affecting local government.

Section 79 Economic Development Committee

Unless otherwise instructed by the Council, the Economic Development Committee shall consider and make recommendations to Council on the following matters :

A. LEGISLATIVE ROLE

IDP, Budget and By-law Process

1.The consideration and oversight of the development of the IDP and budget in respect of the Economic Development Department and its Municipal Owned Entities (MOEs) (Joburg Market (JM), Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC), Joburg Property Company (JPC) and Metropolitan Trading Company) (MTC).

2.The consideration of the quarterly performance reports of the Economic Development Department and its MOEs (JM), (JTC), (JPC) and (MTC).

3.To exercise oversight over the development and implementation of all by-laws, strategies and policies of the Economic Development Department.

4.The consideration and oversight of draft tariffs, fees and charges in respect of Economic Development functions in the City.

B. PARTICIPATORY AND REPRESENTATIVE ROLE

1.Promote public participation in the Committee's activities.

2.Ensure public consultation on any by-laws referred by Council and/or Programming Committee.

3.Promote public participation in the key planning processes of the City as they relate to Economic Development Department

4.Ensure that key issues of public concern relating the Economic Development Department are brought to the attention of Council.

C. OVERSIGHT ROLE

1.Exercise oversight over the quarterly and annual performance of the Economic Development Department and its MOEs (Joburg Market, Johannesburg Tourism Company, Joburg Property Company and Metropolitan Trading Company)

2.Exercise oversight over any matter or activity of the Economic Development Department and its MOEs (Joburg Market, Johannesburg Tourism Company, Joburg Property Company and Metropolitan Trading Company).

3.Invite the MMC or any official of the Economic Development to account on any matter of interest to the Committee

4.Exercise oversight over any matter referred to the Committee by the Speaker, Council and/or its Programming Committee.

D. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

1.To make recommendations to Council as a result of the oversight process outlined above.

2.To report quarterly and annually on the oversight activities of the Committee.

3.To report on the Oversight visits reports.

4.To submit proposal/comments on Provincial and National Bills and proposed policies affecting local government.