The MMC for Development and Planning plays a pivotal political leadership role within the municipality, ensuring that the department’s performance aligns with the municipality’s vision for sustainable growth and service delivery. The MMC provides oversight and guidance on key developmental strategies and collaborates closely with stakeholders to implement initiatives that drive growth and spatial equity.

Key political oversight responsibilities include:

1. Land Use Management
2. Building Control
3. Local Economic Development (LED) and Tourism
4. Spatial Planning
5. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
6. Integrated Development Planning (IDP)
7. Administration of Council Land
8. Human Settlements
9. Informal Trading and Markets