GROUP ASSESSMENTS

$1.$ Using workplace examples and specific sections from relevant legislation, identify and explain the following.

a$.$ the critical elements of the constitution that inform government relations that apply to public sector financial management.

b$.$ Regulatory mechanisms relating to the public sector financial management.

c$.$ The regulations underlying inter$-$governmental relations and corporate governance.

d$.$ The principles governing inter$-$governmental fiscal relations.

e$.$ The principles underlying corporate governance in the context of public sector financial management.

$2.$ Discuss the application of the regulations governing Division of Revenue among different spheres of government for a real financial situation.

$3.$ Identify and explain the legislative instruments used to manage finance in the local government sphere to resolve different financial problems.

$4.$ Discuss the extent to which guidelines to resolve financial related disputes among different spheres of government are applied in recent Intergovernmental relations in the country, provide specific examples.

$5.$ Identify and explain the fundamental aspects of the organisation and operation of South Africa's legal system.

$6.$ Describe the South African legal system with reference to particular structures and procedures as they relate to local government financial management.

$7.$ With reference to the public sector legislation, explain the SA legal system.

$8.$ Identify and explain the essential elements required for the establishment of a valid contract and identify legal documents that support different types of contracts.

$9.$ Discuss the terms and conditions for different levels of performance to discharge contractual obligations.

$10.$ Discuss the forms of contract breaches and related remedies in the municipal context.

$11.$ Describe general employment contracts with reference to South Africa's law of employment.

$12.$ Explain the principles governing delictual liability.

$13.$ Discuss the purpose and objectives of the MFMA within the context of the broader social, economic and political and legal milieu of local government.

$14.$ Identify and explain the functions and responsibilities of all role players in the implementation of the MFMA and municipal financial governance and management.

$15.$ Explain how you would practically structure the financial management processes to ensure sound and sustainable management of a municipality's developmental objectives.