The Municipal Management Development Programme provides you with the requisite skills and knowledge of the major managerial and  financial  management  issues  of  the  municipal  council  in order to enable you to make a meaningful contribution towards the introduction and implementation of the policies (including professional practices) applicable to your role as municipal councillor. The programme covers specific topics of Local Government legislation, strategic management, integrated development planning and management, as well as financial management for non-financial managers. You will also develop a better understanding of leadership, governance and ethics, public management and principles, and policy development in the Local Government sphere.