QUESTION $2(20$ Marks$)$ Those responsible for the political deployment of municipal functionaries have to take into account the passion, commitment, competence, qualifications and ethical leadership of those in line to be appointed or elected. The constraints to poverty reduction and economic growth are direct results of poor governance, inappropriate spatial planning, inadequate social infrastructure and massive service delivery backlogs. The Auditor General has identified a number of key financial management challenges in Local Government. Identify and critically elaborate on these challenges.