The Mpofana Local Municipality is a category B municipality established in Chapter 2 of the Municipal Structures Act 1998. The political leadership of this Municipality consists of ten (10) Councillors, of which five (5) are Ward Councillors, and the remaining five (5) are Councillors elected as Proportional Representatives of their political parties. The full Council has the power to take executive decisions and delegate functions. The Council has ten seats, seven for the ANC, one for the DA, one for the EFF, and one for IFP.

The Mayor is the chair of the Executive Committee, and its core function is to act on behalf of the Council on urgent matters, subsequently reporting to the Council.

MPAC continues to play an oversight role on behalf of the Council. They are responsible for tabling the annual report to the Council and for, providing comments and making recommendations to the Council. They are also empowered to look closely at public affairs in the Municipality under the authority of the Council. MPAC has, through CoGTA’s support, received extensive training to be fully equipped to deal with its oversight role.

Council Portfolio Committees are structured as per national guidelines and meet once a month. Issues requiring Council resolutions are raised for deliberation at portfolio committee meetings. Recommendations are then made to the full Council.
The following are the Mpofana Council Portfolio Committees:

• Community and Corporate Services Directorate
• Technical Services Directorate
• Budget and Treasury Directorate.

The Speaker is the chair of the Full Council and is also responsible for the administration of the Council.

The Mayor is the chair of the EXCO and Budget and Treasury Services Portfolio. It is also responsible for overseeing the functioning of the Municipality in partnership with the administration and duties of ward committees.