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           <title>COUNCIL RESOLUTION REPORT: A5088 (TABLING OF DRAFT MTREF BUDGET AND IDP MARCH 2026)</title>
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           <category>DRAFT BUDGET AND POLICIES 2026-2027</category>
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           <title>Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) BUDGET: 2026/2027 – 2028/2029</title>
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           <category>DRAFT BUDGET AND POLICIES 2026-2027</category>
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           <title>Policies 2026 -2027</title>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Cash Management and Investment Policy</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Budget Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Virement Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Liquidity Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Policy on Indigent and Pauper Burials</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Fiber Wayleave Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Grant in Aid Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Preferential Procurement Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Supply Chain Management Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Free Use of Facilities Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Draft Hiring Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Tariff Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy &amp; Indigent Policy</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Asset Management Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Cash Management and Investment Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Borrowing Funds and Reserves Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Budget Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Virement Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Liquidity Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Policy on Indigent and Pauper Burials</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Fiber Wayleave Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Grant in Aid Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Preferential Procurement Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Supply Chain Management Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Free Use of Facilities Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Draft Hiring Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Tariff Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy &amp; Indigent Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Rates Policy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Cost Containment Policy</li>
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           <category>DRAFT BUDGET AND POLICIES 2026-2027</category>
           <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:25:28 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title>Appendix A - CAPEX</title>
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           <title>Appendix B - Tariffs</title>
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           <category>DRAFT BUDGET AND POLICIES 2026-2027</category>
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           <title>Appendix C -Organisational Structure</title>
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           <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:12:59 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title>Appendix E - Budget Schedules</title>
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           <category>DRAFT BUDGET AND POLICIES 2026-2027</category>
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           <title>Appendix F - Long-tern Financial Plan</title>
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           <category>DRAFT BUDGET AND POLICIES 2026-2027</category>
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           <title>Appendix H - Budget Circulars</title>
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           <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:08:36 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title>Appendix I - Public comments on Electricity Tariffs</title>
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           <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:07:01 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title>CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DRAFT BUDGET AND INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP)</title>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Notice is hereby given in terms of sections 22(a) and 129(3) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003), sections 21 and 34(b) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, (Act 32 of 2000) and Regulation 3(4)b of the Local Government: Municipal Planning and Performance Regulations, 2001 that the following items were tabled to Council on 31 March 2026 and are now open for inspection.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">View the related documents at Municipal Offices, Libraries, or www.langeberg.gov.za from 1 April 2026.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><a href="documents/budget/budget-2026-2027/draft-budget-and-policies-2026-2027.html">Draft Municipal Budget</a></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· <a href="documents/budget/budget-2026-2027/draft-budget-and-policies-2026-2027.html"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Draft B</span></a></span></span><a href="documents/budget/budget-2026-2027/draft-budget-and-policies-2026-2027.html">udget Related Policies</a></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><a href="documents/idp-integrated-development-plan/idp-2026-2027/draft-idp-and-related-policies-2026-2027.html">Draft Amended Integrated Development Plan (IDP)</a></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<a href="documents/idp-integrated-development-plan/idp-2026-2027/draft-idp-and-related-policies-2026-2027/draft-idp-annexures-1.html"> </a></span></span><a href="documents/idp-integrated-development-plan/idp-2026-2027/draft-idp-and-related-policies-2026-2027/draft-idp-annexures-1.html">Spatial Development Framework (SDF)</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Comments on the above documentation must be submitted by 08 May 2026 for the attention of the Municipal Manager, clearly marked: "BUDGET/IDP 2026-2027". Persons who cannot read or write will be assisted by Municipal officials at their nearest municipal office.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong>SUBMIT YOUR INPUTS ON ANY OF THESE PLATFORMS</strong></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span></span>Engage with your Councillor or Ward Committee Member to provide your inputs.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span></span>Email us on mm@langeberg.gov.za and idp@langeberg.gov.za</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span></span>Submit a contact form at langeberg.gov.za/contact-us</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span></span>Reply to any Langeberg SMS (R1.50 per SMS)</p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span></span>A written submission can be handed in at any Langeberg Municipal Office or sent to Private Bag X2, Ashton, 6715</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION IS 08 May 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><em>For more information, please contact:</em><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>Budget, Tariffs and Policies – Ms. L Nokama<br /><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Email: lnokama@langeberg.gov.za or Call: 023 615 8029<br /><br /></span>Integrated Development Plan - Mrs. A Swarts<br />Email: aswarts@langeberg.gov.za or Call: 023 626 8201<br /><br />Spatial Development Framework - Mrs. T Brunings<br /><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Email: tbrunings@langeberg.gov.za or Call: 023 614 8003</span></p>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Notice is hereby given in terms of sections 22(a) and 129(3) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003), sections 21 and 34(b) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, (Act 32 of 2000) and Regulation 3(4)b of the Local Government: Municipal Planning and Performance Regulations, 2001 that the following items were tabled to Council on 31 March 2026 and are now open for inspection.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">View the related documents at Municipal Offices, Libraries, or www.langeberg.gov.za from 1 April 2026.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><a href="documents/budget/budget-2026-2027/draft-budget-and-policies-2026-2027.html">Draft Municipal Budget</a></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· <a href="documents/budget/budget-2026-2027/draft-budget-and-policies-2026-2027.html"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Draft B</span></a></span></span><a href="documents/budget/budget-2026-2027/draft-budget-and-policies-2026-2027.html">udget Related Policies</a></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><a href="documents/idp-integrated-development-plan/idp-2026-2027/draft-idp-and-related-policies-2026-2027.html">Draft Amended Integrated Development Plan (IDP)</a></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<a href="documents/idp-integrated-development-plan/idp-2026-2027/draft-idp-and-related-policies-2026-2027/draft-idp-annexures-1.html"> </a></span></span><a href="documents/idp-integrated-development-plan/idp-2026-2027/draft-idp-and-related-policies-2026-2027/draft-idp-annexures-1.html">Spatial Development Framework (SDF)</a></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><a href="documents/idp-integrated-development-plan/idp-2026-2027/draft-idp-and-related-policies-2026-2027/draft-idp-annexures-1.html">Draft IDP Related Policies including ICT Policies</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Comments on the above documentation must be submitted by 08 May 2026 for the attention of the Municipal Manager, clearly marked: "BUDGET/IDP 2026-2027". Persons who cannot read or write will be assisted by Municipal officials at their nearest municipal office.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong>SUBMIT YOUR INPUTS ON ANY OF THESE PLATFORMS</strong></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span></span>Engage with your Councillor or Ward Committee Member to provide your inputs.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span></span>Email us on mm@langeberg.gov.za and idp@langeberg.gov.za</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span></span>Submit a contact form at langeberg.gov.za/contact-us</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span></span>Reply to any Langeberg SMS (R1.50 per SMS)</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span></span>Message us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span></span>A written submission can be handed in at any Langeberg Municipal Office or sent to Private Bag X2, Ashton, 6715</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION IS 08 May 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><em>For more information, please contact:</em><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>Budget, Tariffs and Policies – Ms. L Nokama<br /><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Email: lnokama@langeberg.gov.za or Call: 023 615 8029<br /><br /></span>Integrated Development Plan - Mrs. A Swarts<br />Email: aswarts@langeberg.gov.za or Call: 023 626 8201<br /><br />Spatial Development Framework - Mrs. T Brunings<br /><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Email: tbrunings@langeberg.gov.za or Call: 023 614 8003</span></p>
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           <author>wgordon@langeberg.gov.za (Willy-John Gordon)</author>
           <category>DRAFT BUDGET AND POLICIES 2026-2027</category>
           <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:46:51 +0200</pubDate>
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