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           <title>INVITATION FOR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT FREE USE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITIES POLICY</title>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">We cordially invite all stakeholders to provide input on the following critical municipal documents and policies for the financial year running from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027:</span></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">          </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Draft Free use of Community Services facilities Policy</span></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">          </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Draft Hiring and Booking Policy</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">In accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003), 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, the document was tabled to Council on 10 December 2025, and is now open for public inspection.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">The aforementioned document is available for review at Municipal Offices and Libraries situated in your local area or at www.langeberg.gov.za.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">We welcome written or electronic comments on the above documentation addressed to the Municipal Manager by 21 February 2026. Please ensure that comments are clearly marked: </span></p>
<p class="Default"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">**</span></strong><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk219792229;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">DRAFT FREE USE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITIES POLICY</span></strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk219792229;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">** </span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">or </span></strong></p>
<p class="Default"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">**DRAFT HIRING AND BOOKING POLICY**</span></strong></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Kindly note that comments received after the specified deadline will not be considered. Comments can be submitted via email to </span><a href="mailto:lapril@langeberg.gov.za"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">lapril@langeberg.gov.za</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">,</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;"> or handed in at all libraries within Langeberg area.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Additionally, you can also reach out to us through our official social media pages, website contact form, or by replying to any Langeberg Municipal Notice SMS (R1.50 per SMS).</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Persons who cannot read or write will be assisted by Municipal officials at the libraries.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">For further inquiries, please contact:</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Ms. L April - </span><a href="mailto:lapril@langeberg.gov.za"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">lapril@langeberg.gov.za</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;"> or 023 626 8200</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of our municipality.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Ms L April </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Manager: Community Facilities</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Langeberg Municipality</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Private Bag X2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">ASHTON 6715</span></p>]]></media:description>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">We cordially invite all stakeholders to provide input on the following critical municipal documents and policies for the financial year running from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027:</span></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">          </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Draft Free use of Community Services facilities Policy</span></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">          </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Draft Hiring and Booking Policy</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">In accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003), 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, the document was tabled to Council on 10 December 2025, and is now open for public inspection.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">The aforementioned document is available for review at Municipal Offices and Libraries situated in your local area or at www.langeberg.gov.za.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">We welcome written or electronic comments on the above documentation addressed to the Municipal Manager by 21 February 2026. Please ensure that comments are clearly marked: </span></p>
<p class="Default"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">**</span></strong><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk219792229;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">DRAFT FREE USE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITIES POLICY</span></strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk219792229;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">** </span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">or </span></strong></p>
<p class="Default"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">**DRAFT HIRING AND BOOKING POLICY**</span></strong></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Kindly note that comments received after the specified deadline will not be considered. Comments can be submitted via email to </span><a href="mailto:lapril@langeberg.gov.za"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">lapril@langeberg.gov.za</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">,</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;"> or handed in at all libraries within Langeberg area.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Additionally, you can also reach out to us through our official social media pages, website contact form, or by replying to any Langeberg Municipal Notice SMS (R1.50 per SMS).</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Persons who cannot read or write will be assisted by Municipal officials at the libraries.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">For further inquiries, please contact:</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Ms. L April - </span><a href="mailto:lapril@langeberg.gov.za"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">lapril@langeberg.gov.za</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;"> or 023 626 8200</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of our municipality.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Ms L April </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Manager: Community Facilities</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Langeberg Municipality</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Private Bag X2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">ASHTON 6715</span></p>]]></description>
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           <category>Policies 2025 - 2026</category>
           <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:28:31 +0200</pubDate>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">We cordially invite all stakeholders to provide input on the following critical municipal documents and policies for the financial year running from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027:</span></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">          </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Draft Free use of Community Services facilities Policy</span></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">          </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Draft Hiring and Booking Policy</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">In accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003), 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, the document was tabled to Council on 10 December 2025, and is now open for public inspection.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">The aforementioned document is available for review at Municipal Offices and Libraries situated in your local area or at www.langeberg.gov.za.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">We welcome written or electronic comments on the above documentation addressed to the Municipal Manager by 21 February 2026. Please ensure that comments are clearly marked: </span></p>
<p class="Default"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">**</span></strong><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk219792229;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">DRAFT FREE USE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITIES POLICY</span></strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk219792229;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">** </span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">or </span></strong></p>
<p class="Default"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">**DRAFT HIRING AND BOOKING POLICY**</span></strong></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Kindly note that comments received after the specified deadline will not be considered. Comments can be submitted via email to </span><a href="mailto:lapril@langeberg.gov.za"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">lapril@langeberg.gov.za</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">,</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;"> or handed in at all libraries within Langeberg area.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Additionally, you can also reach out to us through our official social media pages, website contact form, or by replying to any Langeberg Municipal Notice SMS (R1.50 per SMS).</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Persons who cannot read or write will be assisted by Municipal officials at the libraries.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">For further inquiries, please contact:</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Ms. L April - </span><a href="mailto:lapril@langeberg.gov.za"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">lapril@langeberg.gov.za</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;"> or 023 626 8200</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of our municipality.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Ms L April </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Manager: Community Facilities</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Langeberg Municipality</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Private Bag X2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">ASHTON 6715</span></p>]]></media:description>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">We cordially invite all stakeholders to provide input on the following critical municipal documents and policies for the financial year running from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027:</span></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">          </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Draft Free use of Community Services facilities Policy</span></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">          </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Draft Hiring and Booking Policy</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">In accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003), 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, the document was tabled to Council on 10 December 2025, and is now open for public inspection.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">The aforementioned document is available for review at Municipal Offices and Libraries situated in your local area or at www.langeberg.gov.za.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">We welcome written or electronic comments on the above documentation addressed to the Municipal Manager by 21 February 2026. Please ensure that comments are clearly marked: </span></p>
<p class="Default"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">**</span></strong><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk219792229;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">DRAFT FREE USE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITIES POLICY</span></strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk219792229;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">** </span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">or </span></strong></p>
<p class="Default"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">**DRAFT HIRING AND BOOKING POLICY**</span></strong></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Kindly note that comments received after the specified deadline will not be considered. Comments can be submitted via email to </span><a href="mailto:lapril@langeberg.gov.za"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">lapril@langeberg.gov.za</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">,</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;"> or handed in at all libraries within Langeberg area.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Additionally, you can also reach out to us through our official social media pages, website contact form, or by replying to any Langeberg Municipal Notice SMS (R1.50 per SMS).</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Persons who cannot read or write will be assisted by Municipal officials at the libraries.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">For further inquiries, please contact:</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Ms. L April - </span><a href="mailto:lapril@langeberg.gov.za"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">lapril@langeberg.gov.za</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;"> or 023 626 8200</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of our municipality.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Ms L April </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Manager: Community Facilities</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Langeberg Municipality</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Private Bag X2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">ASHTON 6715</span></p>]]></description>
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           <title>Implementation of the SCM policy: 1st quarter of the 2025-2026 financial year</title>
           <link>https://langeberg.gov.za/documents/policies/policies-2025-2026/6404-implementation-of-the-scm-policy-1st-quarter-of-the-2025-2026-financial-year-1.html</link>
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           <author>mjones@langeberg.gov.za (Melissa Pieterse)</author>
           <category>Policies 2025 - 2026</category>
           <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:51:22 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title> DRAFT LIBRARY HALLS AND ACTIVITY ROOMS USAGE POLICY OPEN FOR COMMENTS</title>
           <link>https://langeberg.gov.za/documents/policies/policies-2025-2026/6300-draft-library-halls-and-activity-rooms-usage-policy-open-for-comments.html</link>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Notice is hereby given that the Library Halls and Activity Room Usage Policy is open for public comments. The public is hereby invited to submit written comments or representations on the Library Halls and Activity Room Usage Policy to the Manager Libraries, Langeberg Municipality library, 30 Van Reenen Street, Robertson 6705 on or before <strong>03<sup>rd</sup> November 2025</strong>. </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Any person who cannot write may come to the Library during operating hours to 30 Van Reenen Street, Robertson 6705 where Ms Felicia Gumede, Manager of Libraries will assist that person to transcribe that person’s comments or representations. </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">The abovementioned document is available electronically on the municipality’s website: </span></p>
<p class="Default"><a href="documents/policies.html"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.langeberg.gov.za/documents/policies.html</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Or visit your nearest library to view the electronic document. </span></p>
<p class="Default" style="text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.95pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">               </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Written comments must be clearly marked Library Halls and Activity Room Usage <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Policy and must be addressed to: The Municipal Manager, Private Bag X2, Ashton,6715 </span></p>
<p class="Default" style="text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.95pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">               </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">or emailed to fgumede@langeberg.gov.za </span></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">               </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">or hand-delivered to any library. </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Mr DP Lubbe, </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Municipal Manager </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Private Bag X2, </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">ASHTON, </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">6715</span></p>]]></media:description>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Notice is hereby given that the Library Halls and Activity Room Usage Policy is open for public comments. The public is hereby invited to submit written comments or representations on the Library Halls and Activity Room Usage Policy to the Manager Libraries, Langeberg Municipality library, 30 Van Reenen Street, Robertson 6705 on or before <strong>03<sup>rd</sup> November 2025</strong>. </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Any person who cannot write may come to the Library during operating hours to 30 Van Reenen Street, Robertson 6705 where Ms Felicia Gumede, Manager of Libraries will assist that person to transcribe that person’s comments or representations. </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">The abovementioned document is available electronically on the municipality’s website: </span></p>
<p class="Default"><a href="documents/policies.html"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.langeberg.gov.za/documents/policies.html</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Or visit your nearest library to view the electronic document. </span></p>
<p class="Default" style="text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.95pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">               </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Written comments must be clearly marked Library Halls and Activity Room Usage <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Policy and must be addressed to: The Municipal Manager, Private Bag X2, Ashton,6715 </span></p>
<p class="Default" style="text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.95pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">               </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">or emailed to fgumede@langeberg.gov.za </span></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">               </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">or hand-delivered to any library. </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Mr DP Lubbe, </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Municipal Manager </span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Private Bag X2, </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">ASHTON, </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">6715</span></p>]]></description>
           <author>mjones@langeberg.gov.za (Melissa Pieterse)</author>
           <category>Policies 2025 - 2026</category>
           <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:41:45 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title>GRANT IN AID POLICY</title>
           <link>https://langeberg.gov.za/documents/policies/policies-2025-2026/6210-grant-in-aid-policy-1.html</link>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Grants in Aid Policy in terms of Section 67 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, (Act 56 of 2003)</p>
<p><a href="documents/translated-articles/6211-report-a4913-adoption-of-mfma-circular-131-funds-transferred-by-municipalities-to-organisations-and-bodies-outside-government/file.html">Click here to read <span style="font-size: 1rem;">MFMA Circular 131.</span></a></p>]]></media:description>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p>Grants in Aid Policy in terms of Section 67 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, (Act 56 of 2003)</p>
<p><a href="documents/translated-articles/6211-report-a4913-adoption-of-mfma-circular-131-funds-transferred-by-municipalities-to-organisations-and-bodies-outside-government/file.html">Click here to read <span style="font-size: 1rem;">MFMA Circular 131.</span></a></p>]]></description>
           <author>mjones@langeberg.gov.za (Melissa Pieterse)</author>
           <category>Policies 2025 - 2026</category>
           <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:56:47 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title>APPROVED IDP RELATED POLICIES: Office of Municipal Manager</title>
           <link>https://langeberg.gov.za/documents/policies/policies-2025-2026/6161-office-of-mm-1.html</link>
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<li>Business Continuity Policy</li>
<li>Business Continuity Strategy</li>
</ul>]]></media:description>
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           <description><![CDATA[<ul>
<li>Business Continuity Policy</li>
<li>Business Continuity Strategy</li>
</ul>]]></description>
           <author>mjones@langeberg.gov.za (Melissa Pieterse)</author>
           <category>Policies 2025 - 2026</category>
           <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 15:37:12 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title>APPROVED IDP RELATED POLICIES: Engineering Services</title>
           <link>https://langeberg.gov.za/documents/policies/policies-2025-2026/6162-engineering-services-2-1.html</link>
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<li>Electricity
<ul>
<li>Electrical Master Plan</li>
<li>Action Plan to Procure Energy</li>
<li>Alternative Electrical Generation</li>
<li>Wheeling Policy</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Sewer
<ul>
<li>Sewer Master Plan</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Solid Waste
<ul>
<li>Air Quality Management Plan</li>
<li>Organic Waste Diversion Plan</li>
<li>Integrated Waste Management Plan</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Storm Water
<ul>
<li>Storm Water Master Plan</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Streets
<ul>
<li>Road Asset Management Plan</li>
<li>Pavement Management System</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Town Planning
<ul>
<li>Land Use Planning By-Law</li>
<li>Boundary Wall Policy</li>
<li>Design and Control of Signs Policy</li>
<li>Integrated Zoning Scheme By-Law</li>
<li>Street Naming and numbering Policy</li>
<li>Spatial Development Framework</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Water
<ul>
<li>Drought Management Policy</li>
<li>Water Services Development Plan</li>
<li>Water Tariff Report</li>
<li>Water Demand Management and Water Conservation Strategy </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Local Integrated Transport Plan</li>
</ul>]]></media:description>
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<li>Electricity
<ul>
<li>Electrical Master Plan</li>
<li>Action Plan to Procure Energy</li>
<li>Alternative Electrical Generation</li>
<li>Wheeling Policy</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Sewer
<ul>
<li>Sewer Master Plan</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Solid Waste
<ul>
<li>Air Quality Management Plan</li>
<li>Organic Waste Diversion Plan</li>
<li>Integrated Waste Management Plan</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Storm Water
<ul>
<li>Storm Water Master Plan</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Streets
<ul>
<li>Road Asset Management Plan</li>
<li>Pavement Management System</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Town Planning
<ul>
<li>Land Use Planning By-Law</li>
<li>Boundary Wall Policy</li>
<li>Design and Control of Signs Policy</li>
<li>Integrated Zoning Scheme By-Law</li>
<li>Street Naming and numbering Policy</li>
<li>Spatial Development Framework</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Water
<ul>
<li>Drought Management Policy</li>
<li>Water Services Development Plan</li>
<li>Water Tariff Report</li>
<li>Water Demand Management and Water Conservation Strategy </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Local Integrated Transport Plan</li>
</ul>]]></description>
           <author>mjones@langeberg.gov.za (Melissa Pieterse)</author>
           <category>Policies 2025 - 2026</category>
           <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:19:07 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title>APPROVED IDP RELATED POLICIES: Corporate Services</title>
           <link>https://langeberg.gov.za/documents/policies/policies-2025-2026/6163-corporate-services-2-1.html</link>
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<li>Staff Structure</li>
<li>Organisational Macro Structures</li>
<li>Bereavement Policy</li>
<li>Scare Skill and Retention Policy</li>
<li>Medical Funds Administration Policy</li>
<li>Attendance and Punctuality Policy</li>
<li>Attraction and Retention of Staff Policy</li>
<li>Exit Management of Staff Policy</li>
<li>Gifts Policy</li>
<li>HIV Aids Policy</li>
<li>HR Strategy and HR Plan Policy</li>
<li>Ill Health and Injury Policy</li>
<li>Induction of New Staff Policy</li>
<li>Internal Bursaries Policy</li>
<li>Leave Policy</li>
<li>Mentoring and Coaching Policy</li>
<li>Overtime Policy</li>
<li>Private Work and Declaration of Interest Policy</li>
<li>Recruitment Selection Policy</li>
<li>Skills Development Policy</li>
<li>Smoking Policy </li>
<li>Task Job Evaluation Policy</li>
<li>Traffic Calming Policy</li>
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<li>Staff Structure</li>
<li>Organisational Macro Structures</li>
<li>Bereavement Policy</li>
<li>Scare Skill and Retention Policy</li>
<li>Medical Funds Administration Policy</li>
<li>Attendance and Punctuality Policy</li>
<li>Attraction and Retention of Staff Policy</li>
<li>Exit Management of Staff Policy</li>
<li>Gifts Policy</li>
<li>HIV Aids Policy</li>
<li>HR Strategy and HR Plan Policy</li>
<li>Ill Health and Injury Policy</li>
<li>Induction of New Staff Policy</li>
<li>Internal Bursaries Policy</li>
<li>Leave Policy</li>
<li>Mentoring and Coaching Policy</li>
<li>Overtime Policy</li>
<li>Private Work and Declaration of Interest Policy</li>
<li>Recruitment Selection Policy</li>
<li>Skills Development Policy</li>
<li>Smoking Policy </li>
<li>Task Job Evaluation Policy</li>
<li>Traffic Calming Policy</li>
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           <author>mjones@langeberg.gov.za (Melissa Pieterse)</author>
           <category>Policies 2025 - 2026</category>
           <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 13:40:47 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title>APPROVED IDP RELATED POLICIES: Economic, Social and Integrated Development Services</title>
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<li>Communication
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<li>Community Participation Policy</li>
<li>Communication Strategy</li>
<li>Communication Action Plan</li>
<li>Municipal Social Media Policy</li>
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<li>ICT
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<li>Disaster Recovery Exercise and Testing Plan</li>
<li>ICT Disaster Recovery Plan</li>
<li>ICT Governance Framework</li>
<li>ICT Infrastructure Management &amp; Maintenance Policy</li>
<li>ICT Strategy Plan</li>
<li>Incident Management Plan</li>
<li>Disaster Recovery Plan - Key Contacts</li>
<li>End user Information Security</li>
<li>Security Policy</li>
<li>Telephone Management</li>
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<li>Local Economic Development
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<li>Event By-Law</li>
<li>Expanded Public Works Policy</li>
<li>Local Economic Development Strategy</li>
<li>Tourism Strategy</li>
<li>Informal Trading By-Law</li>
<li>Robertson/Nkqubela Investment Plan</li>
<li>Township Economies By-Law</li>
<li>MFMA Circular 131 </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Performance Management<br />
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<li>Top Layer SDBIP Circular 88 Planning &amp; Reporting Template 2025/26</li>
<li>Performance Management Framework</li>
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<li>Communication
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<li>Community Participation Policy</li>
<li>Communication Strategy</li>
<li>Communication Action Plan</li>
<li>Municipal Social Media Policy</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>ICT
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<li>Disaster Recovery Exercise and Testing Plan</li>
<li>ICT Disaster Recovery Plan</li>
<li>ICT Governance Framework</li>
<li>ICT Infrastructure Management &amp; Maintenance Policy</li>
<li>ICT Strategy Plan</li>
<li>Incident Management Plan</li>
<li>Disaster Recovery Plan - Key Contacts</li>
<li>End user Information Security</li>
<li>Security Policy</li>
<li>Telephone Management</li>
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</li>
<li>Local Economic Development
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<li>Event By-Law</li>
<li>Expanded Public Works Policy</li>
<li>Local Economic Development Strategy</li>
<li>Tourism Strategy</li>
<li>Informal Trading By-Law</li>
<li>Robertson/Nkqubela Investment Plan</li>
<li>Township Economies By-Law</li>
<li>MFMA Circular 131 </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Performance Management<br />
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<li>Top Layer SDBIP Circular 88 Planning &amp; Reporting Template 2025/26</li>
<li>Performance Management Framework</li>
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           <category>Policies 2025 - 2026</category>
           <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 13:32:32 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title>APPROVED BUDGET RELATED POLICIES: Budget Policies</title>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Budget Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Cash Management and Investment Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Tariff Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Rates Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Supply Chain Management Policy </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Virement Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Borrowing Funds and Reserves Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Liquidity Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Free Use of Facilities 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Indigent and Pauper Burials 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Preferential Procurement Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Cost Containment Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Asset Management Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Budget Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Cash Management and Investment Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Tariff Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Rates Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Supply Chain Management Policy </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Virement Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Borrowing Funds and Reserves Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Liquidity Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Free Use of Facilities 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Indigent and Pauper Burials 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Preferential Procurement Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;">Cost Containment Policy 2025-2026</span></li>
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           <category>Policies 2025 - 2026</category>
           <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 13:21:56 +0200</pubDate>
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           <title>APPROVED IDP RELATED POLICIES: Community Services</title>
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<li>Alien Invasive Vegetation Management Plan</li>
<li>Alien Vegetation Management Plan</li>
<li>Human Settlement Plan</li>
<li>Draft Policy on Indigent and Pauper Burials</li>
<li>Fire Protection Plan </li>
<li>Disaster Management Plan</li>
<li>Free Usage of Facilities Policy</li>
<li>Hiring and Booking Policy</li>
<li>Housing Selection Policy</li>
<li>Tree Management Policy </li>
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<li>Alien Vegetation Management Plan</li>
<li>Human Settlement Plan</li>
<li>Draft Policy on Indigent and Pauper Burials</li>
<li>Fire Protection Plan </li>
<li>Disaster Management Plan</li>
<li>Free Usage of Facilities Policy</li>
<li>Hiring and Booking Policy</li>
<li>Housing Selection Policy</li>
<li>Tree Management Policy </li>
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           <author>mjones@langeberg.gov.za (Melissa Pieterse)</author>
           <category>Policies 2025 - 2026</category>
           <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 12:37:14 +0200</pubDate>
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