LGA 1141 Course Outline 2021 first semester PDF

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UNIVERSITY OF VENDA

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

Module: Concepts, Political and Administrative Context

COURSE LECTURER : Ms Sanah Tebogo Matloga

Course: Local Government Administration 1141/1541 Course Code: LGA1141/1541

(First Semester)

2021

“Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world”. Nelson Mandela.

WELCOME Welcome to the University of Venda and to the study of Local Government Administration 1141/1541. I trust that you will enjoy the subject, but also that you will find it useful in your daily duties and preparation for career in the public sector as well as in the private sector and non-governmental organisations. The nature of activities in the new public service makes further studies essential for the establishment of efficient and effective management and service in the public sector.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES The School of Management Sciences is aimed to be the centre of tertiary education in Economic and Management Sciences for rural and regional development in Southern Africa. In line accordance with the mission and vision of the comprehensive University of Venda, the School of Management Sciences offers a range of academic and career-focused programmes in the Economic and Management Sciences that promote rural and urban development in the South African region using appropriate methodologies and research. It is in line with institutional values of quality and excellence, accountability, transparency, integrity, respect, diversity, and social responsibility and community engagement.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Public and Development Administration’s aim is to teach, to do research and to be at the service of the community in which we operate. Our mandate is closely aligned with the University of Venda and the School of Management Sciences, namely to be responsive to fulfill the development needs of communities in the region by using appropriate learning technologies and research.

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MODULE CONTENTS The contents for Local Government Administration 1541 are as follows:

UNIT 1 Concepts in municipal administration UNIT 2 Municipal administration and management UNIT 3 Place of municipalities within the South African context UNIT 4 Environnemental influences on municipal management UNIT 5 Creation of municipalities UNIT 6 Structures of municipalities UNIT 7 Functions of municipalities UNIT 8 Municipal rule-making(legislation) UNIT 9 Municipal rule application (execution) PURPOSE OF THE MODULE The objectives of the module are to: Provide guidance to learners/candidates on municipal government and administration Provide basic knowledge, understanding and insight into municipal government and management/administration Provide some legal knowledge on the requirements as set out in legislation dealing with municipal government and management/administration thereof in practice Provide basic concepts regarding municipal government and management/administration and the application thereof in practice LEARNING OUTCOMES The outcomes of the module are to ensure that learners/candidates will be able to: Understand and read relevant municipal legislation Apply legal requirements to municipal government and management/administration Function within a municipal environment Apply local government knowledge in the community and elsewhere Advise elected representatives, appointed officials and the local community on municipal matters To analyse the role of the institutions for supporting democracy in South Africa To explain government’s role in service delivery To identify and discuss alternative service delivery mechanisms To discuss privatization as an attempt to improve public service delivery

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TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGY 

Lectures, Tutorials/practical/assessments and other activities

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Use of overhead projector/Power point

LECTURER’S CONTACT DETAILS Ms Sanah Tebogo Matloga Contact

: 072 318 4024

WhatsApp

: 072 318 4024

E-mail

: [email protected]

LECTURE TIMES AND VENUES ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS DURING THIS SEMESTER: Monday: 12:00-12:50 Venue: C04 Friday: 11:00-12:50 Venue: C03 PRESCRIBED AND RECOMMENDED LITERATURE LGA 1141/1541 Study Guide. Thohoyandou: University of Venda.

ASSIGNMENT There is one assignment for Local Government Administration 1141/1541. You must submit the assignment. Complete and return the assignment on or before the due date. Assignment Topic Identify and discuss different approaches of municipal management Submission Date: 17 MAY 2021 Group Assignment Topic Discuss internal and external role players and the role they play in the municipal rule making (legislation) process Submission Date: 31 MAY 2021 N.B: All assignments must not be less than 5 pages. Font Arial 12, 1.5 spacing and justify

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CONSULTING HOURS Should you encounter any problems, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am always willing to help. My consulting hours and other contact details are listed below. Appointments with me may be made directly after a contact session. Please note that financial austerity measures prevent academic staff from returning phone calls of undergraduate students. The responsibility is therefore on you to ensure that you contact me. DAY

CONSULTATION HOURS

Monday

9h00-11h00

Friday

09h00-10h00

OFFICE

My Office Number is BLOCK M: OFFICE NO: 252 MOBILE OFFICES, OPPOSITE TO THE CLINIC IN THE CAMPUS

E-MAIL If you want to communicate with me via e-mail (electronic mail) and you have access to a computer and e-mail, you can reach me at the following address:

E – mail: [email protected]

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ASSESSMENT METHOD The assessment method will include the following: Summative assessment

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Semester examination

Formative assessment

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Assignments and Tests/Activities

The semester mark for Local Government Administration 1141/1541 is calculated by using your marks for the tests, assignment and a group assignment. You should obtain a minimum average of 40% for this module in order to gain examination admission.

Your semester mark, together with the examination mark, determines your final mark. A good semester mark will be to your advantage. The final pass mark is 50%.

The examination for the module Local Government Administration 1141/1541 consists of one paper of three hours.

Assessment test dates

Assignment 17 MAY 2021

: Time 12:00 in class

Test 04 JUNE 2021

: Time 11:00 Venue: C03

Group Assignment 31 MAY 2021 : Time 12:00 in class NB: 

LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND AS SUCH, ASSIGMENTS AND PROJECTS BEING SUBMITTED AFTER THE DUE DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL THEREORE RECEIVE NO GRADING.

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FAILURE TO WRITE A TEST MUST BE SUPPORTED BY A GENUINE WRITTEN PROOF SO AS TO QUALIFY FOR A SPECIAL TEST.

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GROUP MEMBERS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT THEIR PERSONAL PARTICULARS ARE

REFLECTED

ON

THE

COVER

PAGE

AND

ARE

CORRECT

AS

PER

REGISTRATION AS NO ADDITIONS WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER THE WORK HAS BEEN SUBMITTED. 

A GROUP SHOULD BE COMPRISED OF BETWEEN FIVE AND EIGHT MEMBERS.

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GROUP MEMBERS SHOULD ALSO SIGN NEXT TO THEIR NAMES.

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