Constitution of the Western Cape First Amendment Bill [B 1–2021].
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Premier & Constitutional Matters (WCPP)
The Standing Committee on the Premier and Constitutional Matters of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament invites you to make submissions on the Constitution of the Western Cape First Amendment Bill [B 1–2021].
The purpose of the Amendment Bill is to amend the Constitution of the Western Cape, 1997, so as to align it with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, with regard to the loss of membership of the Provincial Parliament, the calling and setting of dates for an election of the Provincial Parliament, the definition of a money Bill, provincial intervention in local government, the imposition of surcharges by the Provincial Parliament and the raising of loans by the Western Cape government; to repeal the provisions regarding the Commissioner for the Environment; to substitute references to the President of the Constitutional Court; to effect certain textual changes; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Comments can be emailed to Ms Waseemah Kamish-Achmat at [email protected] by no lather than Monday 31 May 2021
Enquiries can be directed to Ms Waseemah Kamish-Achmat on cell 083 462 4803
Oral submissions must include full contact details (name and surname, email address and contact number)
Requests to appear before the Standing Committee for oral submissions must reach the Procedural Officer before the date of the public hearing. Written comments must reach the Standing Committee by no later than Monday 31 May 2021.
The public hearings will be conducted as follows:
Date |
Time |
Venue |
Tuesday, 11 May |
15:00 - 17:00 |
Town hall, 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay |
Wednesday, 12 May |
15:00 - 17:00 |
George High School, 2 Plaatjies Street, George |
Tuesday, 18 May |
15:30 - 18:00 |
The Dial Rock Hall, Albatros Street, Saldanha |
Wednesday, 26 May |
15:30 - 18:00 |
Western Cape Provincial Parliament ,7 Wale Street, Cape Town |