Julian Mackay

BCM

Buffalo City Municipality is in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, it comprises of East London and King Williams Town and Bhisho which is the Capital of the Eastern Cape. Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is in the Eastern Province. The administrative structure is being gradually defined, and new functions and roles are being identified and allocated. The Buffalo City Municipal Council is the ultimate political decision-making body of the municipality. Ward councillors are the major link between the municipal government and the residents. The Executive Mayor of Buffalo City takes overall strategic and political responsibility for the city, while the Municipal Manager heads the city's administration. The heads of departments and officials are responsible for physically implementing policy.