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RLG611S- REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT- 1ST OPP- JUNE 2024 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE AnD TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF PUBLICMANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMN
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: RLG611S
COURSE NAME: REGIONALAND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT
SESSION: JUNE 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: (PAPER1)
MARKS: 100
FIRSTOPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) PIA TEEK/ MS N PULEINGE
MODERATOR: PROFJOHAN COETZEE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of two (2) sections namely: A and B.
Section A is compulsory, and Section B comprises of three questions, you are required
to answer any two (2) questions.
2. Read the questions carefully.
3. Number your answers clearly and correctly.
4. Please write legibly.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS: None
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES including the front page.
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SECTIONA: COMPULSORY
Question 1
Both Regional and Local Authorities comprise of appointed and elected officials,
responsible for the formulation and implementation of respective policies and
strategies. Good governance requires cooperation between the elected and appointed
officials. Cooperative governance is a pre-requisite for good governance. Illustrate the
causal relationship between cooperative governance and good governance at Local
Government level.
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SECTIONB:ANSWERANY TWO QUESTIONS
Question 2
The legislature in Namibia is based on a bi-cameral system, with the intention to
strengthen democracy, by allowing for broad based political representation in the
affairs ofthe State. Regional Councils are regarded as an extension of the legislature in
Namibia. Explain why Regional Councils are regarded as an extension of the legislature
and the role they play in strengthening democracy.
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Question 3
Financial management systems serve as regulatory instruments to promote effective
and efficient service delivery. The absence or the very limited enforced financial
management systems in Local Authorities compromises the provision of quality
services. Review the factors that contribute towards poor financial management
system and provide relevant recommendations to improve the financial management
systems.
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Question 4
Regional and Local Authorities are commonly referred to as representative
organisations. The notion of representation implies that these organisations will
actively and consistently promote and enhance the well-being of all people within their
respective areas. In recent years, these representative organisations are increasingly
accused of perpetrating discrimination against certain groups in society. Articulate a
substantiated opinion on this scenario.
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END OF PAPER
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