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The Supreme Court of Appeal considered whether the Breede Valley Municipal Council could appoint councillors to s 80 committees after BVO declined to nominate anyone. The court held that the council had statutory authority under ss 79 and 80 of the Structures Act, and that the 2022 resolution was lawful and rational. The appeal was dismissed with costs, including those of two counsel.
This appears to concern municipal committee appointments, council resolutions, and the distinction between executive action and legality review in local government.
Evidence from source
The appeal is dismissed with costs, including those of two counsel.
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The Council's power to appoint members of s 80 committees derives from s 80(1), read with s 79(1) (b) of the Structures Act.
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the decision to adopt the 2022 resolution met the required threshold of rationality in all respects.
Supports: Summary sentence on lawfulness and rationality.