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Mike Sutcliffe named governance expert to rescue ailing uMsunduzi Municipality
Former eThekwini Mayor Michael (Mike) Sutcliffe has been appointed as a Governance Expert to support the ailing uMsunduzi Local Municipality in the Midlands.
His appointment was made this week by the KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, following a sustained outcry over deteriorating Municipal Infrastructure and a sharp decline in business confidence in the Pietermaritzburg CBD.
"This appointment, made in terms of Section 154 of the Constitution, is a crucial step towards implementing a comprehensive turnaround strategy for the municipality," said the MEC in a statement.
With extensive experience in local government, Sutcliffe previously served for over nine years as the eThekwini Municipal Manager and has also worked as a local government expert, supporting municipalities across the province.