Cross-boundary-Municipalities-Laws-Repeal-and-Related-Matters-Act-No-23-of-2005.pdf

Summary

The Cross-boundary Municipalities Laws Repeal and Related Matters Act of 2005 is a legislative document from the Republic of South Africa designed to dismantle the legal framework for municipalities that previously spanned multiple provincial borders. Following constitutional changes that made such jurisdictions impermissible, this Act outlines the re-determination of geographical boundaries and the formal re-alignment of these areas into single provinces. It provides specific instructions for the transfer of assets, staff, and provincial functions from "releasing" provinces to "receiving" provinces to ensure administrative continuity. Additionally, the text includes detailed schedules that categorize the newly established municipal designations and clarify their legal successors. By repealing several prior local government acts, the statute centralizes the governance of these regions to align with the country's updated provincial territories. This transition is supported by savings and transitional arrangements that maintain the validity of existing licenses and permits during the restructuring process.