Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/r/CYSLrv2FmW

An Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) refers to a documented plan to ensure that air quality in a specific area is in compliance with the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, Act 39 of 2004 (NEM:AQA).

The main purpose of the Air Quality Management Plan development process is to establish an effective and sound basis for planning and management of air quality in a defined area. This type of planning will ensure that significant sources of impacts are identified and controlled in a most cost-effective manner. The best air quality management tools and practices are used in order to assure the most adequate solutions. The ultimate goal is to ensure that health effects and impact on building materials and the environment will be minimized in the future.

In preparation of its 3rd Generation Air Quality Management Plan, the Overberg District Municipality through its Municipal Health Services and Air Quality Management department invites government and industry role players as well as members of the public to participate in an online survey to determine the scope of understanding of Air Quality Management among participants.

The survey is anonymous and does not require personal/sensitive information. The response data/input will be used solely as insight in the review of the 2nd Generation Plan and preparation of the 3rd Generation Plan.

For Immediate Release

Monday, 27 January 2025

ODM WELCOMES NEW COUNCILLOR

Cllr Jonathan Smit (from the Theewaterskloof Municipality) was sworn in as a councillor of the Overberg District Municipality during a special council meeting held earlier today, 27 January 2025.

ODM Speaker, Cllr Archie Klaas, officiated the proceedings and welcomed the new councillor on behalf of the ODM Council. New Councillors are required by law to swear or affirm their faithfulness and obedience to the Republic of South Africa, at any time by arrangement before the Speaker and the Council.

Cllr Smit replaces Cllr Yvonne van Tonder on the ODM Council.

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 127(5) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), 2003 (Act 53 of 2003), read in conjunction with Section 21A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), that the Draft Annual Report for the 2023/2024 financial year has been tabled at the Municipal Council Meeting on 27 January 2025.

The Draft Annual Report for the 2023/2024 financial year is open for comments and can be viewed on the municipal website at www.odm.org.za and at the Head Office of the Overberg District Municipal Office, 26 Long Street, Bredasdorp.

The submission of comments and representation regarding the Draft Annual Report for the 2023/2024 financial year must be emailed to mm@odm.org.za by no later than 24 February 2025 at 16:30.

Persons who are unable to read or write may visit Mr K Theunissen at the Head Office during ordinary office hours, for assistance in compiling their written comment, inputs or representations.

R BOSMAN
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY