Chief Whip
Cllr Jabulane Mabona
The new system of government represents a paradigm shift from the old system since it incorporates a vision of a developmental local government system.
The Office of the Chief Whip was established to create synergy and to maintain discipline among Councillors from various Political Parties. The Role of the Chief Whip of Council covers both the political and administrative domains of Council with emphasis on the political aspect.
Eleven Political Parties are represented in Council and the Chief Whip has to ensure that relationships are constructive and focused on key issues that aimed at improving the lives of the residents of Tshwane.
The Chief Whip further acts as a link between the Speaker, The Executive and the Administration. The Chief Whip ensures that there is equitable representation in Committees of Council.
The Chief Whip of Council also serves as the Chief Whip of the ruling party and his responsibilities include the management of the Whippery of the ANC. The role of the Whippery is to manage the study groups and ensure that members of the party speak with one voice.
1. SERVICE DELIVERY FOCUS
The Office of the Chief Whip is charged with the following responsibilities
The Chief Whip plays a key role in promoting good governance. The Chief Whip ensures that all committees of Council quorate through an equitable distribution of councillors to these committees
One of the key roles of the Chief Whip is to ensure that councillors are accountable to wards and their political parties.
The Chief Whip on a continuous basis is called to intervene in disputes between communities and Councillors.
The Chief Whip plays a key role in facilitating consensus between different parties in Council
The Chief Whip and the Speaker of Council have a co responsibility to ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct by Councillors
The Chief Whip of Council also ensures that all Councillors do their Constituency work and that the necessary resources are provided through the Constituency Fund.
The Office of the Chief Whip provides administrative and secretariat support to all Whips.
The Office is also responsible for providing Councillor Capacity Development.
2. STRATEGIC GOALS
To ensure good governance and political accountability of Councillors
To maintain discipline among Councillors
To maintain sound relations between various parties.
To ensure that all parties are proportionally represented in various committees of Council
3. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Councillor Capacity Development and Performance Management
Caucus and Constituency Support
Policy and Research Support
Media and Communications Support