27. Framework for integrated development planning

  1. Each district municipality, within a prescribed period after the start of its elected term and after following a consultative process with the local municipalities within its area, must adopt a framework for integrated development planning in the area as a whole.
  2. A framework referred to in subsection (1) binds both the district municipality and the local municipalities in the area of the district municipality, and must at least-
    1. identify the plans and planning requirements binding in terms of national and provincial legislation on the district municipality and the local municipalities or on any specific municipality;
    2. identify the matters to be included in the integrated development plans of the district municipality and the local municipalities that require alignment;
    3. specify the principles to be applied and co-ordinate the approach to be adopted in respect of those matters: and
    4. determine procedures
      1. for consultation between the district municipality and the local municipalities during the process of drafting their respective integrated development plans; and
      2. to effect essential amendments to the framework.