Trollip spells out priorities for first 100 days in office

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Athol Trollip made a commitment yesterday to tackle a number of issues during his first 100 days in office. They include:

• Secure R100-million in financial savings;
• Appoint a permanent municipal manager and executive directors for electricity and energy, and human settlements;
• Make a decision about the future of the IPTS bus system and source funding, if needed;
• Devise a new budget to cater for changed priorities;
• Major leaks and antiquated infrastructure must be evaluated and the repairs re-prioritised;
• Draft a new Integrated Development Plan (IDP) to include the coalition government’s manifestos;