Scope of Work
The Development Chamber seeks to
reach consensus and conclude agreements on matters pertaining to
social and economic policy; both urban and rural implementation
strategies as well as developmental programmes. The
Development Chamber adopts a proactive approach in dealing with
developmental issues within the legislative framework and outside
the legislative programme.
Chambers Modus Operandi
Most of the substantive work of the
Chamber is done in Task Teams comprising representatives of
stakeholders that have specific knowledge of the relevant subject
matter. The work of the Task Team is governed by Terms of
Reference, which are developed by the Chamber. The outcome of work
done in the Task Teams is submitted to the Chamber for
consideration and ratification. Once the Task Team report is signed
off by the Chamber, it is then tabled at the Management Committee
for final consideration and sign off.
The Chamber is required to meet at
least six (6) times in each financial year. Representation in the
Chamber is as follows: 6 mandated representatives from Organised
Labour, Business, Community and Government.
Chamber Convenors
Issues currently on the agenda of the Chamber
include:
- National Youth Development Agency Strategy
- Land Reforms
- Public Transport
- Immigration Policy
- Rental Housing Amendment Bill
- Higher Education and Training Laws
- Local Government
- Public Transport
- National Disability Policy and the Guidelines for
Implementation
Recent Achievements:
- Cooperatives Strategy (Joint project with the Trade and
Industry Chamber)
- Expanded Public Works Programme
- Public Transport: Road Accident Fund and Metered Taxi
Implementation Strategy
- Climate Change (Joint project with the Trade and Industry
Chamber)
- Cooperatives Amendment Bill (Joint project with the Trade and
Industry Chamber)
Achievements and Agreements
Reached
Further information about the work of the Chamber can be
found in Nedlac's Annual Reports:
1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007| 2008
| 2009 | 2010 | 2011