The document provides information about accessing records held by The Presidency of South Africa in accordance with the country's Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000, including:
1) An overview of The Presidency's constitutional mandate, leadership structure, and organizational structure.
2) Contact details for the Information Officer and Deputy Information Officer who handle record requests.
3) Guidance on how to request access to records, including the required form, fees, granting or refusal of requests, and appeal process.
4) A list of records held by The Presidency that can be requested.
The document outlines the structure of Pakistan's federal government. It has three branches: the legislative branch includes the Senate and National Assembly; the judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court; and the executive branch is led by the Prime Minister and includes various ministries and divisions. It also describes the roles and hierarchies within federal ministries, from the Federal Minister down to Section Officers. Autonomous bodies and attached departments are defined in terms of their functions and relationships to the government.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Conference Report Division Afinance3
This document is a conference report on a bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation, infrastructure investment, assistance to the unemployed, and state fiscal stabilization for fiscal year 2009. It appropriates funds to numerous federal agencies and programs, including:
- $24 million to the Department of Agriculture for construction and repairs
- $500 million to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Over $6 billion to rural housing and community development programs
- $2.5 billion to expand broadband internet access in rural areas
- $100 million to provide school lunch equipment grants to states
The report provides funding to support economic recovery through job preservation, assistance programs, infrastructure
The annual report summarizes the work of The Presidency for the 2011/12 financial year. Key highlights include The Presidency taking steps to increase accountability across government through the introduction of the Forum of South African Directors-General plan and the management performance assessment tool. The Presidency also established new commissions like the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission to oversee infrastructure development. The report provides an overview of The Presidency's achievements in coordinating and directing the work of government during the year.
This document provides an overview of government revenue and expenditure in Nigeria. It defines public finance and outlines the main sources of government revenue, distinguishing between oil revenue and non-oil revenue. Oil revenue includes taxes and royalties from petroleum profits and crude oil sales. Non-oil revenue consists of direct taxes, indirect taxes, and other operating surpluses. It also provides a detailed breakdown of government revenue under different heads and sub-heads, such as customs and excise duties, direct taxes, mining fees and royalties, statutory allocations, licenses, rents, interests and repayments. In totality, the document outlines the classification and sources that contribute to the overall government revenue in Nigeria.
The document describes the Philippine national budget preparation process. It begins with the Department of Budget and Management issuing a budget call to agencies in December, providing parameters and guidelines. Agencies are now tasked with partnering with civil society organizations in preparing their proposals. For the first time, the 2013 budget will use a "bottom-up" approach, engaging grassroots communities in 300-400 poor municipalities. The proposals then go through technical hearings and executive review before being consolidated into a proposed national budget that is presented to the President and Cabinet for approval and submission to Congress.
Governance Structures In Implementing the Right to Health in KenyaLyla Latif
The document outlines the governance structures for implementing the right to health in Kenya at both the national and county levels. At the national level, this includes Parliament, the National Executive, and the Judiciary. At the county level, it includes the County Assembly and County Executives. It also discusses the roles and functions of these structures as well as intergovernmental structures for coordination. Two court cases from Uganda and Kenya related to the right to health are also summarized.
The Presidency South Africa Strategic Plan 2011Dr Lendy Spires
The document outlines the strategic plan for The Presidency for 2011/12-2013/14. It discusses the reconfiguration of the national government structure which resulted in the creation of new ministries within The Presidency focused on performance monitoring and evaluation and national planning. It describes The Presidency's role in promoting coordination between the three spheres of government to achieve the country's strategic agenda and national priorities. The strategic plan was submitted by the Acting Accounting Officer to the Executive Authority for approval in accordance with relevant legislation.
The document outlines the structure of Pakistan's federal government. It has three branches: the legislative branch includes the Senate and National Assembly; the judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court; and the executive branch is led by the Prime Minister and includes various ministries and divisions. It also describes the roles and hierarchies within federal ministries, from the Federal Minister down to Section Officers. Autonomous bodies and attached departments are defined in terms of their functions and relationships to the government.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Conference Report Division Afinance3
This document is a conference report on a bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation, infrastructure investment, assistance to the unemployed, and state fiscal stabilization for fiscal year 2009. It appropriates funds to numerous federal agencies and programs, including:
- $24 million to the Department of Agriculture for construction and repairs
- $500 million to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Over $6 billion to rural housing and community development programs
- $2.5 billion to expand broadband internet access in rural areas
- $100 million to provide school lunch equipment grants to states
The report provides funding to support economic recovery through job preservation, assistance programs, infrastructure
The annual report summarizes the work of The Presidency for the 2011/12 financial year. Key highlights include The Presidency taking steps to increase accountability across government through the introduction of the Forum of South African Directors-General plan and the management performance assessment tool. The Presidency also established new commissions like the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission to oversee infrastructure development. The report provides an overview of The Presidency's achievements in coordinating and directing the work of government during the year.
This document provides an overview of government revenue and expenditure in Nigeria. It defines public finance and outlines the main sources of government revenue, distinguishing between oil revenue and non-oil revenue. Oil revenue includes taxes and royalties from petroleum profits and crude oil sales. Non-oil revenue consists of direct taxes, indirect taxes, and other operating surpluses. It also provides a detailed breakdown of government revenue under different heads and sub-heads, such as customs and excise duties, direct taxes, mining fees and royalties, statutory allocations, licenses, rents, interests and repayments. In totality, the document outlines the classification and sources that contribute to the overall government revenue in Nigeria.
The document describes the Philippine national budget preparation process. It begins with the Department of Budget and Management issuing a budget call to agencies in December, providing parameters and guidelines. Agencies are now tasked with partnering with civil society organizations in preparing their proposals. For the first time, the 2013 budget will use a "bottom-up" approach, engaging grassroots communities in 300-400 poor municipalities. The proposals then go through technical hearings and executive review before being consolidated into a proposed national budget that is presented to the President and Cabinet for approval and submission to Congress.
Governance Structures In Implementing the Right to Health in KenyaLyla Latif
The document outlines the governance structures for implementing the right to health in Kenya at both the national and county levels. At the national level, this includes Parliament, the National Executive, and the Judiciary. At the county level, it includes the County Assembly and County Executives. It also discusses the roles and functions of these structures as well as intergovernmental structures for coordination. Two court cases from Uganda and Kenya related to the right to health are also summarized.
The Presidency South Africa Strategic Plan 2011Dr Lendy Spires
The document outlines the strategic plan for The Presidency for 2011/12-2013/14. It discusses the reconfiguration of the national government structure which resulted in the creation of new ministries within The Presidency focused on performance monitoring and evaluation and national planning. It describes The Presidency's role in promoting coordination between the three spheres of government to achieve the country's strategic agenda and national priorities. The strategic plan was submitted by the Acting Accounting Officer to the Executive Authority for approval in accordance with relevant legislation.
The document summarizes a consultative meeting held by the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, with stakeholders to prepare the 2019 budget. Over 100 representatives from local governments, communities, government agencies, and civil society attended. The Governor and Commissioner for Finance discussed the state's financial position and priorities for the 2019 budget, which will focus on education, health, and completing unfinished projects based on the government's four pillars. Stakeholders provided input that will inform the budget to address community needs and improve revenue generation for sustainable development in Ekiti State.
Presentation on Myanmar Governance System, Comprehensive National Development...Wunna Htun
I have uploaded a presentation which is focusing on Understanding of contemporary Myanmar Governance System, National Comprehensive Development Plan and Union Budgeting Process.
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The Presidency Strategic Plan 2012-13 2014-15Dr Lendy Spires
The 2012-2015 Strategic Plan of The Presidency outlines the department's objectives and priorities over the medium term. It provides an overview of The Presidency's constitutional mandate to support the President and Deputy President in leading the government. Key priorities include monitoring performance, coordinating policy implementation, and supporting national planning. The plan describes the department's structure, strategic goals, and programs to deliver on its objectives over the next three years within its role as the center of strategic leadership in government.
The Presidency's annual report summarizes the key achievements and challenges in implementing South Africa's program of action for 2010/2011. Some notable achievements included distributing over 230,000 hectares of land for redistribution, providing electricity connections to 102,000 poor households, and creating 387,962 public works opportunities. However, challenges remained around municipal capacity, skills development, and financial constraints hindering infrastructure projects. Overall, the report assessed progress made in embedding an outcomes approach to ensure accountability and coordination across government in delivering on priorities like education, health, and employment.
The document discusses Pakistan's National Finance Commission (NFC), which constitutionally reviews the formula for distributing funds between the federal and provincial governments every five years. It outlines the NFC's composition and functions, describes some of the funding formulas and allocations from previous NFC awards in 1970, 1979, 1991, and 1997, and discusses factors considered in the 2009 NFC award such as population, development levels, and security issues. The 2009 award aimed to more equitably resolve disputes around fund distribution that had persisted since Pakistan's independence.
The National Finance Commission distributes tax revenue collected by the federal government among Pakistan's provinces every five years. The most recent NFC Award saw vertical revenue distribution of 80% to provinces and 20% to the federal government. Horizontally, Punjab received the largest share at 57.9% while Sindh, NWFP, and Balochistan received lower shares. Critics argue population alone should not determine distribution and other factors like infrastructure and poverty levels should also be considered to ensure a more equitable division of resources.
The National Finance Commission award determines the annual distribution of financial resources from the federal government to Pakistan's provinces. It pools certain taxes collected in each province and redistributes them to the provinces according to a formula that considers factors like population, poverty levels, revenue generation, and population density. There has been ongoing debate around which taxes should be included in the pool and the specific distribution formula. The 18th amendment to Pakistan's constitution aimed to increase provincial autonomy and shift power away from the federal presidency by deleting the concurrent legislative list and securing greater provincial shares of federal resources and services.
Understanding the civil service rules & its componentsAquatix Pharma
This document discusses the civil service rules and public service rules in Nigeria. It begins by defining key terms like bureaucracy, civil service, and public service. It then explains the aims of the public service rules, which are to ensure good conduct, loyalty, honesty, and ethical principles among public servants. The document outlines some of the provisions of Nigeria's public service rules, including guidelines around appointment, transfer, leave, allowances, and compensation. It emphasizes that public servants must abide by these rules to efficiently deliver services to the people.
The document outlines the structure and powers of the Mongolian government according to its laws. It establishes that the government is led by a prime minister and other members, and consists of functional and sectoral ministries. The key powers and responsibilities of the government include directing economic development, implementing laws and policies, managing state budgets and foreign relations, and more. The ministries are the central administrative bodies that carry out specific government functions.
This document is the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act of Thailand from 2007. Some key points:
- It establishes a National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Committee chaired by the Prime Minister to develop national disaster plans and integrate prevention efforts.
- The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is designated as the central government agency responsible for formulating national disaster plans, conducting research, and providing support to other agencies on prevention and mitigation.
- Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centers are also established to assist with operations at the local level like training, assessments and emergency response.
The NFC Award determines the annual distribution of financial resources from the federal government to Pakistan's provinces. Taxes are pooled and then redistributed according to the NFC formula, which is debated. The 1997 award specified a 63% federal/37% provincial split but included custom duties previously claimed entirely by the federal government. A new award has not been reached due to disagreement over whether to base distribution solely on population or consider other factors like revenue generation and poverty levels.
The document outlines the Rules of Business in Pakistan. It details the framework and procedures for conducting business within the Federal Secretariat, including the allocation of business among ministries and divisions, consultation procedures between divisions, and procedures related to the cabinet, legislation, and relations with Parliament. Key aspects covered include the roles of the Prime Minister and ministers in policymaking and oversight of the divisions under their charge.
This document defines financial administration and explains the budget cycle process in Malaysia. Financial administration involves planning, developing and implementing policies related to taxation, budgeting, spending, acquisition and accounting. It deals with how a government utilizes public funds to deliver services and manages revenue collection. The budget cycle in Malaysia refers to Budget 2010, and involves the executive branch proposing a budget that is then passed into law by the legislative branch. The process allows the government to forecast revenues and expenditures and set policy priorities through the annual budget.
The document summarizes a national conference on NFC reforms organized by PRIME Institute in collaboration with the National Endowment for Democracy. Over 150 participants from government, academia, civil society and media attended. Panelists discussed issues around fiscal federalism and the 7th NFC award. Key points of discussion included the central government's demand for a 7% share of the divisible pool being rejected by provinces, the need to increase tax revenues and cut wasteful spending, and mixed impacts of the 7th NFC award on social sectors and poverty reduction. Participants debated governance challenges, revenue collection efforts of provinces, creative accounting, and the need for independent fiscal oversight.
The presidency annual performance plan 2012 2013Dr Lendy Spires
This document summarizes The Presidency's Annual Performance Plan for the 2012/13 financial year in South Africa. It outlines the organization's strategic objectives, which include providing effective leadership and strategic management to support the President and Deputy President, leading integrated planning and performance monitoring of government policies, and supporting national unity and interests abroad. The plan details The Presidency's budget estimates and program targets for the year. It aims to coordinate efforts across government to implement priorities around education, health, rural development, crime, and job creation.
The document discusses the 7th National Finance Commission Award (NFCA) in Pakistan, which will conclude its five-year term in 2015. It analyzes the achievements and shortcomings of the 7th NFCA and its impact on development policy and goals. Key points include: the 7th NFCA introduced multiple indicators for distributing funds between provinces rather than just population; however, increased funds did not proportionally increase development expenditures and social sector outcomes remained largely unchanged. Moving forward, the 8th NFCA process needs to strengthen provincial finance commissions and encourage the use of multiple indicators, including poverty measures, while also integrating other regions like AJK, GB, and FATA.
This document discusses key concepts in public finance administration such as legal basis, taxation, budgeting, accounting, and auditing. It defines these terms and outlines their theoretical foundations and constitutional basis under Philippine law. Taxation involves imposing burdens on citizens and property to raise government revenue, and has its basis in theories of necessary government services and social contract. Budgeting establishes the government's financial plan through a process outlined in the constitution. Accounting and auditing measure and verify financial information, ensuring proper use of public funds.
A brief description about the union state relations in India, containing an activity for the students at the end. Helpful to understand the concept and as a summary of the concept to study.
Approaches and Techniques of Budgeting: The Philippine Settingethelvera
This document discusses different approaches and techniques to budgeting in the Philippine setting, including program budgeting (PB), planning programming budgeting system (PBBS), zero-based budgeting (ZBB), line-item budgeting (LIB), and medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF). It provides an overview of budgeting in the Philippines in 2009 and profiles reforms such as performance-based budgeting (PBBS), public expenditure management (PEM), and a unified accounts code structure (UACS) with a 2-tier budget approach. Quotes emphasize the importance of addressing deficits but not ignoring them, as well as bringing lasting change and overcoming obstacles to development.
The Two Sessions in 2018 consolidated Xi Jinping's leadership and emphasized continuity of his policies into the future. Key outcomes included removing presidential term limits, elevating "Xi Jinping Thought" in the constitution, and reshuffling government ministries to increase Party control and strengthen areas like environmental protection and market regulation. While China remains committed to reform and opening up, foreign companies will need to navigate both opportunities and challenges in the evolving political and economic environment under stronger Party rule.
Statement by bandile masuku on covid 19 procurement finalSABC News
Bandile Masuku, a member of the ANC for 31 years and current MEC of Health in Gauteng, seeks to clarify his role in the province's COVID-19 PPE procurement processes. As a medical doctor and public official, Masuku has taken oaths to serve ethically and with integrity. However, as an executive authority, the law limits his involvement in supply chain management to oversight of annual budgets and performance targets. Masuku has overseen many achievements in improving the health system in Gauteng, but did not act corruptly or illegally in the PPE procurement process.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is an executive body under the Office of the President of the Philippines responsible for the sound and efficient use of government resources for national development. It was established in 1936 and has evolved over time to strengthen budgeting and fiscal management. Its vision is to be the premier economic and financial manager of government expenditures responsive to development needs, and its mission is to lead public expenditure management towards national development. It has four major final outputs: budget policy services, budget release services, agency budget and management services, and performance monitoring and evaluation services.
The document summarizes a consultative meeting held by the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, with stakeholders to prepare the 2019 budget. Over 100 representatives from local governments, communities, government agencies, and civil society attended. The Governor and Commissioner for Finance discussed the state's financial position and priorities for the 2019 budget, which will focus on education, health, and completing unfinished projects based on the government's four pillars. Stakeholders provided input that will inform the budget to address community needs and improve revenue generation for sustainable development in Ekiti State.
Presentation on Myanmar Governance System, Comprehensive National Development...Wunna Htun
I have uploaded a presentation which is focusing on Understanding of contemporary Myanmar Governance System, National Comprehensive Development Plan and Union Budgeting Process.
Enjoy ......
The Presidency Strategic Plan 2012-13 2014-15Dr Lendy Spires
The 2012-2015 Strategic Plan of The Presidency outlines the department's objectives and priorities over the medium term. It provides an overview of The Presidency's constitutional mandate to support the President and Deputy President in leading the government. Key priorities include monitoring performance, coordinating policy implementation, and supporting national planning. The plan describes the department's structure, strategic goals, and programs to deliver on its objectives over the next three years within its role as the center of strategic leadership in government.
The Presidency's annual report summarizes the key achievements and challenges in implementing South Africa's program of action for 2010/2011. Some notable achievements included distributing over 230,000 hectares of land for redistribution, providing electricity connections to 102,000 poor households, and creating 387,962 public works opportunities. However, challenges remained around municipal capacity, skills development, and financial constraints hindering infrastructure projects. Overall, the report assessed progress made in embedding an outcomes approach to ensure accountability and coordination across government in delivering on priorities like education, health, and employment.
The document discusses Pakistan's National Finance Commission (NFC), which constitutionally reviews the formula for distributing funds between the federal and provincial governments every five years. It outlines the NFC's composition and functions, describes some of the funding formulas and allocations from previous NFC awards in 1970, 1979, 1991, and 1997, and discusses factors considered in the 2009 NFC award such as population, development levels, and security issues. The 2009 award aimed to more equitably resolve disputes around fund distribution that had persisted since Pakistan's independence.
The National Finance Commission distributes tax revenue collected by the federal government among Pakistan's provinces every five years. The most recent NFC Award saw vertical revenue distribution of 80% to provinces and 20% to the federal government. Horizontally, Punjab received the largest share at 57.9% while Sindh, NWFP, and Balochistan received lower shares. Critics argue population alone should not determine distribution and other factors like infrastructure and poverty levels should also be considered to ensure a more equitable division of resources.
The National Finance Commission award determines the annual distribution of financial resources from the federal government to Pakistan's provinces. It pools certain taxes collected in each province and redistributes them to the provinces according to a formula that considers factors like population, poverty levels, revenue generation, and population density. There has been ongoing debate around which taxes should be included in the pool and the specific distribution formula. The 18th amendment to Pakistan's constitution aimed to increase provincial autonomy and shift power away from the federal presidency by deleting the concurrent legislative list and securing greater provincial shares of federal resources and services.
Understanding the civil service rules & its componentsAquatix Pharma
This document discusses the civil service rules and public service rules in Nigeria. It begins by defining key terms like bureaucracy, civil service, and public service. It then explains the aims of the public service rules, which are to ensure good conduct, loyalty, honesty, and ethical principles among public servants. The document outlines some of the provisions of Nigeria's public service rules, including guidelines around appointment, transfer, leave, allowances, and compensation. It emphasizes that public servants must abide by these rules to efficiently deliver services to the people.
The document outlines the structure and powers of the Mongolian government according to its laws. It establishes that the government is led by a prime minister and other members, and consists of functional and sectoral ministries. The key powers and responsibilities of the government include directing economic development, implementing laws and policies, managing state budgets and foreign relations, and more. The ministries are the central administrative bodies that carry out specific government functions.
This document is the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act of Thailand from 2007. Some key points:
- It establishes a National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Committee chaired by the Prime Minister to develop national disaster plans and integrate prevention efforts.
- The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is designated as the central government agency responsible for formulating national disaster plans, conducting research, and providing support to other agencies on prevention and mitigation.
- Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centers are also established to assist with operations at the local level like training, assessments and emergency response.
The NFC Award determines the annual distribution of financial resources from the federal government to Pakistan's provinces. Taxes are pooled and then redistributed according to the NFC formula, which is debated. The 1997 award specified a 63% federal/37% provincial split but included custom duties previously claimed entirely by the federal government. A new award has not been reached due to disagreement over whether to base distribution solely on population or consider other factors like revenue generation and poverty levels.
The document outlines the Rules of Business in Pakistan. It details the framework and procedures for conducting business within the Federal Secretariat, including the allocation of business among ministries and divisions, consultation procedures between divisions, and procedures related to the cabinet, legislation, and relations with Parliament. Key aspects covered include the roles of the Prime Minister and ministers in policymaking and oversight of the divisions under their charge.
This document defines financial administration and explains the budget cycle process in Malaysia. Financial administration involves planning, developing and implementing policies related to taxation, budgeting, spending, acquisition and accounting. It deals with how a government utilizes public funds to deliver services and manages revenue collection. The budget cycle in Malaysia refers to Budget 2010, and involves the executive branch proposing a budget that is then passed into law by the legislative branch. The process allows the government to forecast revenues and expenditures and set policy priorities through the annual budget.
The document summarizes a national conference on NFC reforms organized by PRIME Institute in collaboration with the National Endowment for Democracy. Over 150 participants from government, academia, civil society and media attended. Panelists discussed issues around fiscal federalism and the 7th NFC award. Key points of discussion included the central government's demand for a 7% share of the divisible pool being rejected by provinces, the need to increase tax revenues and cut wasteful spending, and mixed impacts of the 7th NFC award on social sectors and poverty reduction. Participants debated governance challenges, revenue collection efforts of provinces, creative accounting, and the need for independent fiscal oversight.
The presidency annual performance plan 2012 2013Dr Lendy Spires
This document summarizes The Presidency's Annual Performance Plan for the 2012/13 financial year in South Africa. It outlines the organization's strategic objectives, which include providing effective leadership and strategic management to support the President and Deputy President, leading integrated planning and performance monitoring of government policies, and supporting national unity and interests abroad. The plan details The Presidency's budget estimates and program targets for the year. It aims to coordinate efforts across government to implement priorities around education, health, rural development, crime, and job creation.
The document discusses the 7th National Finance Commission Award (NFCA) in Pakistan, which will conclude its five-year term in 2015. It analyzes the achievements and shortcomings of the 7th NFCA and its impact on development policy and goals. Key points include: the 7th NFCA introduced multiple indicators for distributing funds between provinces rather than just population; however, increased funds did not proportionally increase development expenditures and social sector outcomes remained largely unchanged. Moving forward, the 8th NFCA process needs to strengthen provincial finance commissions and encourage the use of multiple indicators, including poverty measures, while also integrating other regions like AJK, GB, and FATA.
This document discusses key concepts in public finance administration such as legal basis, taxation, budgeting, accounting, and auditing. It defines these terms and outlines their theoretical foundations and constitutional basis under Philippine law. Taxation involves imposing burdens on citizens and property to raise government revenue, and has its basis in theories of necessary government services and social contract. Budgeting establishes the government's financial plan through a process outlined in the constitution. Accounting and auditing measure and verify financial information, ensuring proper use of public funds.
A brief description about the union state relations in India, containing an activity for the students at the end. Helpful to understand the concept and as a summary of the concept to study.
Approaches and Techniques of Budgeting: The Philippine Settingethelvera
This document discusses different approaches and techniques to budgeting in the Philippine setting, including program budgeting (PB), planning programming budgeting system (PBBS), zero-based budgeting (ZBB), line-item budgeting (LIB), and medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF). It provides an overview of budgeting in the Philippines in 2009 and profiles reforms such as performance-based budgeting (PBBS), public expenditure management (PEM), and a unified accounts code structure (UACS) with a 2-tier budget approach. Quotes emphasize the importance of addressing deficits but not ignoring them, as well as bringing lasting change and overcoming obstacles to development.
The Two Sessions in 2018 consolidated Xi Jinping's leadership and emphasized continuity of his policies into the future. Key outcomes included removing presidential term limits, elevating "Xi Jinping Thought" in the constitution, and reshuffling government ministries to increase Party control and strengthen areas like environmental protection and market regulation. While China remains committed to reform and opening up, foreign companies will need to navigate both opportunities and challenges in the evolving political and economic environment under stronger Party rule.
Statement by bandile masuku on covid 19 procurement finalSABC News
Bandile Masuku, a member of the ANC for 31 years and current MEC of Health in Gauteng, seeks to clarify his role in the province's COVID-19 PPE procurement processes. As a medical doctor and public official, Masuku has taken oaths to serve ethically and with integrity. However, as an executive authority, the law limits his involvement in supply chain management to oversight of annual budgets and performance targets. Masuku has overseen many achievements in improving the health system in Gauteng, but did not act corruptly or illegally in the PPE procurement process.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is an executive body under the Office of the President of the Philippines responsible for the sound and efficient use of government resources for national development. It was established in 1936 and has evolved over time to strengthen budgeting and fiscal management. Its vision is to be the premier economic and financial manager of government expenditures responsive to development needs, and its mission is to lead public expenditure management towards national development. It has four major final outputs: budget policy services, budget release services, agency budget and management services, and performance monitoring and evaluation services.
This document summarizes a speech given by Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela at the University of Stellenbosch regarding national development planning in South Africa. Some of the key points made in the speech include:
1) South Africa is implementing its first integrated National Development Plan and is approaching important milestones like the 20th anniversary of democracy and reporting on progress towards UN Millennium Development Goals.
2) For development plans to succeed, there needs to be good governance as defined in the South African Constitution, including democratic principles, the rule of law, transparency and accountability.
3) Lessons from the Public Protector's work indicate governance failures like inadequate public consultation, poor planning and
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THE PRESIDENCY ANNUAL REPORT 2012/2013
INTRODUCTION: MINISTER
The Presidency is the nerve centre of government. It provides strategic leadership, coordination and oversight across government. It supports the President and Deputy President in driving the implementation
The presidency annual performance plan 2014 15Dr Lendy Spires
The document is the revised annual performance plan for the financial year 2014/15 for The Presidency of South Africa. It outlines changes to the organization and responsibilities of The Presidency following the creation of the new Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), which has assumed responsibility for functions previously held by The Presidency, including oversight of the National Planning Commission and National Youth Development Agency. The plan details the strategic goals of The Presidency for 2014/15, which are integrated planning and policy coherence in government, enabling the principals to promote national unity and social cohesion programs, and enabling the principals to strengthen regional integration and South Africa's role internationally.
Having highlighted the problem of un-inclusive democratic governance in the previous administration, the Progressive Governors Forum held a Pre-Inauguration Retreat intended to engender the deepening of Nigeria’s democratic development and also to serve as an agenda setting session. The retreat followed the format of an opening and closing plenary sessions interspersed with series of plenary discussions, where the opening session had an opening statement, keynote address and an agenda-setting lead presentation; the closing plenary validated all recommendations, featured closing remarks and a vote of thanks. These plenary discussions were organized around themes in key sectors, guiding the discourse with each thematic area focusing on a key development field and each plenary panel comprising a moderator, and at least three panelists.
The following themes were decided for the plenary discourse:
Panel 1: Economy State Governance & APC Manifesto
Panel 2: Infrastructure, Human Capital & Natural Resources Management
Panel 3: Governance and Politics
This document outlines a values formation program hosted by the government from December 20-22, 2021. It discusses the goal of promoting honest public service and love of country. It describes visions for helping Filipinos of all backgrounds internalize moral and spiritual values for nation building. The mission of the government program is discussed alongside the supporting role of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) program. Legal mandates for values formation from various executive orders and other laws are presented. The document contrasts previous approaches to values formation with the current approach, which includes trainer training, standardized modules and teachings, and proper legal guidelines.
The presidency annual performance plan 2015 2016Dr Lendy Spires
The document is the annual performance plan for The Presidency for 2015-2016. It outlines The Presidency's priorities for the coming year, which include overseeing implementation of South Africa's National Development Plan, supporting the President's initiatives like Operation Phakisa and the Presidential Working Groups, intensifying monitoring and accountability efforts like the Presidential Siyahlola Programme, and improving internal management practices regarding IT, procurement, and disability and gender mainstreaming. The Presidency aims to play a leadership role in realizing the country's strategic priorities and achieving the vision of the National Development Plan.
This document is the annual performance plan for The Presidency for 2013/14. It outlines the following:
1. The plan has been officially signed off by the accounting officer and executive authority.
2. The plan supports the implementation of the National Development Plan and focuses on priorities such as presidential monitoring of service delivery, youth development, infrastructure development, and social cohesion.
3. The Presidency will continue facilitating government bodies on strategic issues and monitor progress on initiatives regarding education, poverty alleviation, and state-owned enterprises.
The Constitutional and Legal Basis of Public Finance in the PhilippinesLym Relampagos Ongoy
Presentation Report for MPA 457 Public Fiscal Administration. Majority of the topic taken from the book of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones "Philippine Public Fiscal Administration".
The executive order reorganizes the Ministry of Labor and Employment in the Philippines to make it more efficient and effective. It streamlines the ministry's functions and structure. The order appoints a Minister to oversee the ministry and grants the minister powers to direct the ministry and form policies. It also establishes deputy and assistant minister positions to assist the minister. The reorganized ministry will focus on employment opportunities, workers' welfare, and industrial peace.
The federal bureaucracy consists of executive agencies that implement public policy. It includes the Executive Office of the President, 15 Cabinet-level departments, and over 100 independent agencies. The Executive Office of the President advises and assists the President on issues like national security and the economy. Cabinet departments are led by secretaries and implement policies across wide portfolios. Independent agencies perform specialized functions outside the departments, including regulatory commissions and government corporations.
The Philippine Civil Service was formally established in 1900 by the Second Philippine Commission during American colonial rule. The Commission passed Public Law No. 5 which created the Civil Service Board to administer examinations and set standards for government appointments. Over time, the civil service system was reorganized and expanded, with the 1935 Constitution establishing the merit system as the basis for government employment. The Civil Service Commission was established in 1954 to regulate the civil service. Its mandate is now based on the 1987 Administrative Code.
This document outlines a code of ethics and professional conduct for civil servants in the UAE. It establishes core values that civil servants should uphold, including excellence, diligence, integrity, honesty, objectivity, neutrality, alertness, efficiency, leadership, transparency, and fairness. It applies to all public servants and ministries. The objectives are to develop a culture of high professional values and ethical conduct to improve public services and confidence in the government.
The document is the annual report of The Presidency for the period of April 2013 to March 2014. It discusses several key accomplishments:
1) Implementing the National Development Plan through partnerships and sector research to achieve its goals by 2030.
2) Developing the new Medium Term Strategic Framework based on the NDP to prioritize actions for 2014-2019.
3) Pilot initiatives to test NDP proposals in areas like land reform, education, and unlocking the economic potential of oceans.
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Promotion of Access to Information Manual (PAIA) Section 14 2017
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SECTION 14 MANUAL
In terms of Section 14 of the Promotion of Access
to Information Act, 2000 (Act 2 of 2000)
THE PRESIDENCY
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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DOCUMENTVERSION CONTROL
Document Title Manual for Access to Information in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act,
2000 (Act 2 of 2000)
Document Number PAI-1400
DocumentVersion 1.0
Status Under review
Document Date September 2017
Review cycle Annually
Due date for next review 1 June 2018
Document Owner Chief Operations Officer
Document Custodian Chief Director: Office of the Chief Operations Officer
Effective date of approval Immediately upon approval
Brief Summary The Section 14 Manual is linked to Section 15 Notice that outlines records that are
automatically available in terms of Section 15 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
Initiated/Revised by Unit Status Date Approved
CD:COO’s Office COO’s Office Approved 21 July 2015
CD: COO’s Office COO’s Office Approved 12 September 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FOREWORD BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
2. CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE OF THE PRESIDENCY
3. STRUCTURE OF THE PRESIDENCY
3.1 Background
3.2 Leadership ofThe Presidency
3.3 Organisational Structure
4. CONTACT DETAILS OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER AND DEPUTY INFORMATION OFFICER
5. GUIDE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON HOW TO USE THE ACT
6. ACCESS TO RECORDS
6.1 Purpose of the Act
6.2 How does one request access to records
6.3 Where requests should be submitted
6.4 Prescribed fees
6.5 Granting and refusal of requests
6.6 Appeal
6.7 Manner of appeal and appeal fees
7. UPDATING OF THE MANUAL
8. AVAILABILITY OF THE MANUAL
ANNEXURE A: REQUEST FORM
ANNEXURE B: SCHEDULE OF FEES
ANNEXURE C: RECORDS HELD INTHE PRESIDENCY
ANNEXURE D:APPEAL FORM
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1. FOREWORD BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
The Presidency, in compliance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), 2000 (Act 2 of 2000), has prepared a
manual to facilitate the public’s access to information held by The Presidency.This manual will provide the public with guidelines
for accessing information. Such a process will stimulate and sustain the essential need for fostering informed public participation
in the decision-making process of The Presidency and other public bodies. It will also serve as a mechanism for The Presidency in
implementing its executive mandate of ensuring the timely and effective implementation of national legislation and the promulgation
of that legislation.
The Act was legislated to give meaning to the constitutional imperative stipulating the public’s right of access to any information
held by the State and that held by another person, requiring the exercise or protection of any rights.The passage of this Act gives
substance to the constitutional requirements of transparency, effective governance and accountability by government.
In preparing this manual, The Presidency and government as a whole will be advancing the practice of transparency and good
governance. In promoting a transparent government,The Presidency acknowledges that there will be limitations within the overall
promotion of good governance through transparency. Such limitations are acknowledged within the provisions of the Act, as it
specifies circumstances under which there would be limited or restricted access to government information.These situations would
include those:
• aimed at protecting privacy;
• pertaining to commercial confidentiality; and
• relating to the promotion of effective, efficient and good governance.
Application of these limitations will be done in a manner that will balance the right of access with the rights contained in the Bill of
Rights in Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996.
R. Cassius Lubisi, PhD
Director-General and Secretary of Cabinet
The Presidency
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2. CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE OF THE PRESIDENCY
The Presidency derives its mandate from the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996, as amended.
The Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic of South Africa.Along with the Bill of Rights, the Constitution forms the legal
foundation of a democratic South Africa and sets out the rights and duties of its citizens,and defines the structure of the government.
The mandate ofThe Presidency is directly informed by the aforementioned Constitution, specifically:
• The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,Act 108 of 1996, as amended, is the supreme law of the Republic.Along with
the Bill of Rights, the Constitution forms the legal foundation of a democratic South Africa and sets out the rights and duties of
its citizens and defines the structure of the government.The Presidency houses the President and the Deputy President of the
Republic, and is therefore a unique institution in the Public Service. It is in this constitutional context that the broad parameters
of the role and responsibilities ofThe Presidency are defined.
• The Presidency exists to service the President and the Deputy President in the execution of their constitutional responsibilities
and duties, as articulated in Chapter 5 of the Constitution. Chapter 5 of the Constitution defines the President as the Head of
State and Head of the National Executive. His primary responsibility is to uphold, defend and respect the Constitution as the
supreme law of the Republic as well as to promote the unity of the nation and that which will advance it.
• Section 85 of the Constitution confers the executive authority of the Republic on the President. The Presidency’s strategic
posture should as a result reflect these functions of the President and the National Executive he leads.
The mandate ofThe Presidency is to enable the principals inThe Presidency to perform their assigned responsibilities and duties.
This constitutional context then defines the broad parameters of the role and responsibilities ofThe Presidency as an organisation,
namely: to service the President and the Deputy President in the execution of their constitutional responsibilities and duties.
The Presidency’s strategic posture, as a result, reflects these functions of the President and the National Executive under his
leadership. In this regard, The Presidency must ensure that critical strategic and administrative support functions are in place,
procedures and mandatory rules are in place and followed, and that skilled staff are recruited and retained to execute the strategy
of the organisation in support of the principals.
OUR AIM
The aim ofThe Presidency is:
• To support the President in executing his Constitutional responsibilities and in leading and galvanising the whole of government
and society to implement the electoral mandate;
• To serve as the centre for strategic coordination, leadership and supervision of government in implementing the government
programme, so as to ensure that all energies and efforts are properly aligned; and
• To provide oversight to the implementation of the programme of government and to ensure it is achieving its intended
outcomes.
In response to the aim of The Presidency and the strategic imperatives of Government; the vision, mission and values of The
Presidency are then formulated to provide overall direction and inspiration in meeting and exceeding the objectives of the mandate.
OURVISION
In support of our aim,The Presidency Strategic Plan reflects the vision ofThe Presidency as:
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Excellence in governance and in providing leadership to the state and society
OUR MISSION
In achieving the above vision,The Presidency describes its mission as follows:
To provide support to the President in the execution of his Constitutional responsibilities and the electoral mandate, supported by the
Deputy President.*
Support is defined as: Strategic, technical and administrative assistance, help and services that provide an enabling environment for the
President and Deputy President to execute their respective Constitutional and delegated responsibilities in an effective, efficient and
economical manner.
OUR STRATEGIC GOALS
In the approved Strategic Plan,The Presidency has defined three strategic outcome-orientated goals to enable the organisation to
effectively focus and prioritise its work in delivering on its mandate and mission.These are:
Strategic Outcome-orientated Goal Goal Statement
1. Integrated planning and policy coherence in government
supported, contributing to the realisation ofVision 2030.
The President and the Deputy President supported to
lead integrated planning, coordination and the performance
monitoring and oversight of Government’s policies and
programmes.
2. Government’s national unity and social cohesion
programmes promoted.
The President and the Deputy President supported to
exercise their constitutional and delegated responsibilities to
promote national unity and social cohesion.
3. South Africa’s role in the regional, continental and
international arena advanced.
The President and the Deputy President supported to
advance the interests of South Africa in the region and in the
international arena through the facilitation and coordination
of their respective International Relations programmes.
OURVALUES
The values and principles that underpinThe Presidency’s pursuit of its vision and mission are predicated on the principles of Batho-
Pele and aligned to the values and principals presented in Section 195 of the Constitution, as follows:
PresidencyValue What it means in Practice
Dedication Living this value means thatThe Presidency will seek to:
• Demonstrate commitment;
• Do what is needed to get the work done; and
• Be selfless, resolute, purposeful and steadfast.
Discipline Living this value means thatThe Presidency will seek to:
• Exercise self-control and work with decorum;
• Display punctuality, reliability, dependability and a commitment to meet deadlines;
• Work with courtesy and respect; and
• Seek to make all stakeholders feel valued.
Integrity Living this value means thatThe Presidency will seek to:
• Value openness, honesty, consistency and fairness;
• Act in good faith in all day to day activities and display humility;
• Have a commitment to ethics, and focus on justice and fairness; and
• Exercise care not to disclose confidential information.
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PresidencyValue What it means in Practice
Accountability Living this value means thatThe Presidency will seek to:
• Take responsibility and act in a transparent manner; and
• Create communication channels for stakeholder engagement.
Service Excellence Living this value means thatThe Presidency will seek to:
• Be results-oriented and cost effective in its work;
• Understand customer needs, respond timeously, efficiently and effectively to customer queries and
requests; and
• Strive for quality and high performance.
3. STRUCTURE OF THE PRESIDENCY
3.1 Background
The Presidency has undergone significant changes to play the national strategic role expected of it.The President, as the Executive
Authority, has delegated this responsibility to the Director-General (DG) ofThe Presidency.The DG’s role is to strategically assist in
the supervision and coordination of government’s programmes. In turn the DG of The Presidency, has delegated his responsibility
as the Accounting Officer to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of
1999).
3.2 Leadership of The Presidency
The leadership ofThe Presidency is composed of the following:
• Mr Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma (President)
• Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, MP (Deputy President)
• Dr Cassius Lubisi (DG)
• Ms Lakela Kaunda (COO)
• Dr Bongani Ngqulunga (DDG): Private Office of the President)
• Mr Busani Ngcaweni (DDG: Office of the Deputy President)
• Ms Lusanda Mxenge (DDG: Cabinet Office)
• Vacant (DDG: Corporate Management)
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3.3 Organisational Structure
The organisational structure ofThe Presidency is as follows:
PRESIDENT
DEPUTY
PRESIDENT
DDG:
Corporate
Management
DDG:
Office of the
Deputy President
DDG:
Cabinet
DDG:
Private Office
of the President
Director-General
and Secretary
of the Cabinet
Chief
Operations
Officer
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In terms of its approved budget structure,The Presidency is constituted by the following programmes and sub-programmes:
PROGRAMME 1:ADMINISTRATION
Purpose of the programme
To provide essential strategic, technical and operational support to the President and the Deputy President to lead and oversee the
implementation of the government programme/electoral mandate and ensure enhanced service delivery to the people of South
Africa.
Sub-programmes
1. Support Services to the President –To provide effective and efficient strategic, executive and personal support services to the
President in the execution of his Constitutional responsibilities and to lead the work of government.
2. Support Services to the Deputy President – To provide support to the Deputy President in the execution of his delegated
responsibilities towards the attainment of the electoral mandate andThe Presidency’s mission.
3. Management –To provide leadership, strategic management and administrative support withinThe Presidency, in fulfilment of its
mandate and mission.
PROGRAMME 2: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT
Purpose of the programme
To provide essential strategic and administrative support to enable the Cabinet to foster accountability and policy coherence
through integrated planning, policy coordination and the implementation of the strategic agenda of government.
Sub-programme
1. Cabinet Services – To provide strategic and administrative support to enable the Cabinet to foster accountability and policy
coherence through integrated planning, policy coordination and the implementation of the strategic agenda of government.
4. CONTACT DETAILS OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER AND DEPUTY INFORMATION OFFICER
In terms of the PAIA of 2000, the DG of The Presidency is the Information Officer.The COO has been delegated the
responsibilities of the Deputy Information Officer.Their contact details are as follows:
4.1 Information Officer
DG and Secretary of the Cabinet
Dr Cassius Lubisi
Private Bag X1000
Pretoria
0001
Or
Union Buildings
Government Avenue
Pretoria
Tel: 012 300 5354
Fax: 086 687 5354
Email: informationofficer@presidency.gov.za
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4.2 Deputy Information Officer
COO
Ms Lakela Kaunda
Private bag X1000
Pretoria
0001
Or
Union Buildings
Government Avenue
Pretoria
Tel: 012 300 5376
Fax: 086 687 2230
Email: InformationOfficer@presidency.gov.za
5. GUIDE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (SAHRC) ON HOW TO USE THE ACT
The guide on how to use the PAIA of 2000 is available from the SAHRC. Enquiries can be directed to:
SAHRC
PAIA Unit
Research and Documentation Department
Private Bag X2700
Houghton
2041
Tel: 011 877 3600
Fax: 011 403 0682
Email: PAIA@sahrc.org.za
Website: www.sahrc.org.za
6. ACCESS TO RECORDS
The information contained in the manual provides guidance on how the public can gain access to records in the possession of or
under the control ofThe Presidency.
6.1 Purpose of the Act
The purpose of the Act is to give effect to the constitutional right of access to any information held by the State and any information
that is held by another person and that is required for the exercise or protection of any rights.
Only records referred to in the Act can be requested, and the request as well as the response thereto should comply with the
provisions of the Act.
Any existing recorded information may be requested:
• regardless of form or medium;
• in the possession or under the control ofThe Presidency or another public body; and
• whether or not it was created byThe Presidency.
A requester must be given access to a record if:
• the Act applies to such record;
• the requester complies with all the procedural requirements in the Act relating to the request for access to a record; and
• access to the record is not refused on any ground of refusal as mentioned in the Act.
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A complete list of records that can be found inThe Presidency is in Annexure C of this manual.
6.2 How does one requests access to records
• A requester must use the form that has been printed in the Government Gazette.A copy of the form is attached to the manual
as Annexure A.
• If a requester is unable to read or write or has a disability, then he/she can make the request for the record orally.The Presidency
will assist requesters who are unable to read or write or have a disability by filling the prescribed form on their behalf.The
requester will then be given a copy of the request. (Form in which access is requested).
• The requester must also indicate if the request is for a copy of the record or if the requester wants to inspect the record atThe
Presidency’s premises.
• Alternatively, if the record is not in the form of a hard copy, it can be viewed in the requested form, where possible.
• If a person asks for access in a particular form then the requester should get access in the manner that has been asked for.This
is unless doing so would interfere unreasonably with the running ofThe Presidency or damage the record or infringe a copyright
not owned by the State.
• If a requester is asking for the information on behalf of somebody else, the capacity in which the request is being made should
be indicated.To prevent the abuse of the Act,The Presidency reserves the right to ask proof of authority to make the request
on behalf of another.
6.3 Where requests should be submitted
• Requests for records should be submitted to the Information Officer or Deputy Information Officer. (Contact details for the
officers have been provided).
• For security reasons, requesters who want to deliver the requests to the Union Buildings and/or Tuynhuys will be required to
produce positive proof of identity.
6.4 Prescribed fees
The Act provides for two types of fees:
• A request fee which is a standard fee; and an access fee which must be calculated by taking into account reproduction costs,
search and preparation time and cost, as well as postal costs. (The list of these fees can be found as Annexure B).
• The prescribed fees shall be paid by cash, postal order or cheque to the cashier in the Union Buildings or Tuynhuys into The
Presidency’s bank account set aside for PAIA of 2000 requests.
• Where a request is made by post, no cash amounts should accompany the request.Where applicable, the postal requests shall
be accompanied by either cheque or postal order.
• Within five days of receiving the request, the Information Officer shall by notice, require the requester other than a personal
requester, to pay the prescribed request fee (if any), before further processing of the request.
• If a search for the record has been made and the preparation of the record for disclosure, including arrangement to make it
available in the requested form, requires more than the hours prescribed in the regulations for this purpose, the Information
Officer shall notify the requester to pay as a deposit the prescribed portion of the access fee, which would be payable if the
request is granted.
• A requester whose request for access to a record has been granted, must pay an access fee for reproduction and for search and
preparation, and for any time reasonably required in excess of the prescribed hours to search for and prepare the record for
disclosure, including making arrangements to make it available in the requested form.
• If a deposit has been paid in respect of a request for access, and the request is refused, then the Information Officer concerned
must repay the deposit to the requester.
6.5 Granting/Refusal of requests
All requests for access shall be considered, and the granting and refusal thereof shall be in line with the provisions of the Act.
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6.6 Appeal
In a case where the request is refused,the requester shall be entitled to lodge an internal appeal against a decision of the Information
Officer, with the relevant authority. Details of the Relevant Authority are as follows:
Mr Jeff Radebe, MP
Minister inThe Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Private Bag X1000
Pretoria
0001
Tel: 012 300 5334
Fax: 086 683 5334
6.7 Manner of appeal and appeal fees
An appeal must be lodged in the prescribed form (Annexure D) and within the prescribed period.The prescribed periods are as
follows:
• within sixty (60) days;
• if notice to a third party is required, within thirty (30) days after notice is given to the appellant of the decision appealed against;
or if notice to the appellant is not required, after the decision was taken.
The appeal must be delivered or sent to the Information Officer ofThe Presidency at the address provided.
The appeal must identify the subject of the appeal and state the reasons for the internal appeal, and may include any other relevant
information known to the appellant.
If, in addition to a written reply, the appellant wishes to be informed of the decision of the internal appeal in any other manner, he/
she must state that manner and provide the necessary particulars to be so informed.
The appeal must, if applicable, be accompanied by the prescribed appeal fee, and must specify a postal address or fax number.
If the prescribed appeal fee is payable in respect of an appeal, the decision on the appeal may be deferred until the fee is paid.
7. UPDATING OF THE MANUAL
The Presidency shall, if necessary, update and publish its manual annually or when there are changes in the Administration to ensure
its continued application and relevance.
8. AVAILABILITY OF THE MANUAL
This manual is in the interim available in English only, in the following manner:
• Posted ontoThe Presidency website: www.presidency.gov.za
• Published in the Government Gazette
• Submitted to the SAHRC
• Obtainable at bothThe Presidency andTuynhuys offices.
Approved
Ms Lakela Kaunda
Deputy Information Officer
Date: 12 September 2017
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ANNEXURE A
FORM A
REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO RECORD OF PUBLIC BODY
(Section 18 (1) of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000)
[Regulation 6])
FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE
Reference number: ______________
Request received by _______________________________________ (state rank, name and surname of Information Officer /
Deputy Information Officer) on ___________ (date) at _____________________________ (place).
Request fee (if any): R_______________
Deposit fee (if any): R_______________
Access fee: R_______________
______________________________________
SIGNATURE OF PAIA ADMINISTRATOR
A. Particulars of public body
The Information Officer / Deputy Information Officer
The Presidency: RSA
Private Bag X 1000
Pretoria
0001
Facsimile: (086) 687 2230 Email: InformationOfficer@presidency.gov.za
B. Particulars of person requesting access to the record
(a) The particulars of the person who requests access to the record must be given below
(b) The address and / or fax number in the Republic to which the information is to be sent must be given
(c) Proof of capacity in which the request is made, if applicable, must be attached
Full names and surname:
Identity number:
Postal address:
Fax number:
Telephone number:
e-mail address:
Capacity in which request is made, when made on behalf of another person:
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C. Particulars of person on whose behalf request is made
This section must be completed only if a request for information is made on behalf of another person
Full names and surname:
Identity number:
D. Particulars of record
(a) Provide full particulars of the record to which access is requested, including the reference number if that is known to you, to enable the record to
be located.
(b) If the provided space is inadequate, please continue on a separate folio and attach it to this form.The requester must sign all the additional
folios.
1. Description of record or relevant part of the record:
2. Reference number, if available:
3. Any further particulars of record:
4. How urgent is the record required? Please state reasons for urgency.
E. Fees
(a) A request for access to a record, other than a record containing personal information about yourself, will be processed only after a request fee of
R35-00 has been paid
(b) You will be notified of the amount required to be paid as the request fee
(c) The fee payable for access to a record depends on the form in which access is required and the reasonable time required to search for and
prepare a record
(d) If you qualify for exemption of the payment of any fee, please state the reason for exemption
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Reason for exemption from payment of fees:
F. Form of access to record
If you are prevented by a disability to read, view or listen to the record in the form of access provided for in 1 to 4 below, state your
disability and indicate in which form the record is required
Disability: Form in which record is required:
Mark the appropriate box with an X.
NOTES:
(a) Compliance with your request for access in the specified form may depend on the form in which the record is available
(b) Access in the form requested may be refused in certain circumstances. In such a case you will be informed if access will be
granted in another form
(c) The fee payable for access to the record, if any, will be determined partly by the form in which access is requested
1. If the record is in written or printed form:
Copy of record* Inspection of record
2. If the record consists of visual images (this includes photographs, slides, video recordings, computer generated images,
sketches, etc)
View the images Copy of the
images*
Transcription of
the images*
3. If record consists of recorded words or information which can be reproduced in sound
Listen to the soundtrack (audio
cassette)
Transcription of soundtrack*
(Written or printed document)
4. If record is held on computer or in an electronic or machine-readable form
Printed copy of
record*
Printed copy
of information
derived from the
record*
Copy in computer
readable form*
(stiffy or compact
disk)
*If you requested a copy or transcription of a record (above), do you wish the copy
or transcription to be posted to you?
Postage is payable
YES NO
Note that if the record is not available in the language you prefer, access may be granted in the language in which the record is
available
In which language would you prefer the record?
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G. Notice of decision regarding request for access
You will be notified in writing whether your request has been approved / denied. If you wish to be informed in another manner, please specify the
manner and provide the necessary particulars to enable compliance with your request.
How would you prefer to be informed of the decision regarding your request for access to the record?
Signed at ____________________________ this _________________ day of ___________ 20__.
_______________________________________
SIGNATURE OF REQUESTER/PERSON ON WHOSE BEHALF REQUEST IS MADE
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ANNEXURE B
FEES SCHEDULE
Fee for a copy of the manual as contemplated in Regulation 5(c) for ever y photocopy of an A4-size page or part
thereof. R0-60
Fees for reproduction referred to in Regulation 7(1) are as follows:
(a) For ever y photocopy of an A4-size page or part thereof R0-60
(b) For ever y printed copy of an A4-size page or part thereof held on a computer or in electronic or machine-
readable form. R0-40
(c) For copy in a computer-readable on
(i) stiffy disk
(ii) compact disk
R5-00
R40-00
(d) For a transcription of visual images
(i) For an A4-size page or part thereof
(ii) For a copy of visual images
R22-00
R60-00
(e) For a transcription of an audio record
(i) For an A4-size page or part thereof
(ii) For a copy of an audio record
R12-00
R17-00
Request fee payable by a requester, other than a personal requester, referred to in Regulation 7(2) R35-00
The access fees payable by a requester referred to in regulation 7(3) are as follows
(a) For ever y photocopy of an A4-size page or part thereof R0-60
(b) For ever y printed copy of an A4-size page or part thereof held on a computer or in electronic or
machinereadable form R0-40
(c) For copy in a computer-readable on
(i) stiffy disk
(ii) compact disk
R5-00
R40-00
(d) For a transcription of visual images
(i) for an A4-size page or part thereof
(ii) for a copy of visual images
R22-00
R60-00
(e) For a transcription of an audio record
(i) for an A4-size page or part thereof
(ii) for a copy of an audio record
R12-00
R17-00
(f) To search for and prepare the record for disclosure, for each hour or part of an hour, excluding the first hour,
reasonably required for such search and preparation
R15-00 for
each hour
2. For purposes of Section 22(2) of the PAIA, the following applies:
a. Six hours as the hours to be exceeded before a deposit is payable
b. One third of the access fee is payable as a deposit by the requester
3.The actual postage is payable when a copy of a record must be posted to a requester
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ANNEXURE C
RECORDS HELD INTHE PRESIDENCY
• National symbols
• National orders
• Press statements
• The Presidency Principals profiles
• Strategic Plans
• Annual Reports
• Budgets
• Financial statements
• MediumTerm Expenditure Framework
• Service deliver y improvement plan
• Service charters and Standard Operating Procedures
• Policies and manuals
• Unclassified Minutes of meetings and registers
• Performance Management Documents
• Personnel files
• Financial disclosures of the Senior Management Service
• Internal newsletters and magazines
• Records of workshops and conferences
• Contract with suppliers
• Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Annual Review
• Register of members of the executive’s interests - Public Section
• Annual Review: Salaries and allowances of public office bearers
• Standards and Code of Ethics
• President’s Annual Programme
• Deputy President’s Annual Programme
• Speeches of the President, Deputy President and Minister
• Responses to Parliamentary Questions
• Branch Operational Plans
• Annul Performance Plan
• Parliamentary Programme
• Tenders and vacancies
• Information relating to training of staff
• Internal newsletters
• Asset Registers
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ANNEXURE D
FORM B
NOTICE OF INTERNAL APPEAL
(Section 75 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000))
[Regulation 8]
STATEYOUR REFERENCE NUMBER:
………………………………………………
A. Particulars of public body
The Information Officer: Dr Cassius Lubisi (Director-General and Secretary of the Cabinet)
or
The Deputy Information Officer: Ms Lakela Kaunda (Chief Operations Officer)
The Presidency: RSA
Private Bag X 1000
Pretoria
0001
South Africa
Tel: (012) 300 5359
Fax: (086) 683 5359
www.thepresidency.gov.za
informationofficer@po.gov.za
B. Particulars of requester/third party who lodges the internal appeal
(a) The particulars of the person who lodge the internal appeal must be given below.
(b) Proof of the capacity in which appeal is lodged, if applicable, must be attached.
(c) If the appellant is a third person and not the person who originally requested the information, the particulars of the requester must be
given at C below.
Full names and surname:
Identity number:
Postal address:
Fax number:
Telephone number:
e-mail address:
Capacity in which request is made, when made on behalf of another person:
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C. Particulars of requester
This section must be completed ONLY if a third party (other than the requester) lodges the internal appeal.
Full names and surname:
Identity number:
D. The decision against which the internal appeal is lodged
Mark the decision against which the internal appeal is lodged with an X in the appropriate box:
Refusal of request for access
Decision regarding fees prescribed in terms of section 22 of the Act
Decision regarding the extension of the period within which the request must be dealt
with in terms of section 26(l) of the Act
Decision in terms of section 29(3) of the Act to refuse access in the form requested by
the requester
Decision to grant request for access
E. Grounds for appeal
If the provided space is inadequate, please continue on a separate folio and attach it to this form.You must sign all the additional folios.
State the grounds on which the internal appeal is based:
State any other information that may be relevant in considering the appeal:
F. Notice of decision on appeal
You will be notified in writing of the decision on your internal appeal. If you wish to be informed in another manner, please specify the
manner and provide the necessary particulars to enable compliance with your request.
State the manner:
Particulars of manner:
Signed at ____________________________ this _________________ day of ___________ 20__.
_______________________________________
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
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FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE:
OFFICIAL RECORD OF INTERNAL APPEAL
Appeal received on …………………………………………(date) by ……………………………………………………….
(state rank, name and surname of Information Officer/Deputy Information Officer).
Appeal accompanied by the reasons for the Information Officer’s/Deputy Information Officer’s decision and, where applicable,
the particulars of any third party to whom or which the record relates, submitted by the Information Officer/Deputy
Information Officer on (date) to the relevant authority.
OUTCOME OF APPEAL:
DECISION OF INFORMATION OFFICER/DEPUTY INFORMATION OFFICER CONFIRMED/NEW DECISION
SUBSTITUTED.
NEW DECISION:
………………………………………. ……………………………………
RELEVANT AUTHORITY DATE
RECEIVED BY THE INFORMATION OFFICER/DEPUTY INFORMATION OFFICER FROM THE RELEVANT AUTHORITY
ON (date): ……………………………………