Bids are hereby invited for the following: Appointment of a panel of legal experts to assist with drafting of all Local Government Related Legislation, Including Circulars, Guidelines and Regulations for a period of three (3) years. Scope of the assignment: The objective of the work is to establish a panel of legal experts to assist with drafting of all local government related legislation, including circulars, guidelines and regulations for the department. The panel of legal experts will therefore provide the following professional services to the Department for a period three (3) years: (a) Assist with drafting of all local government related legislation, including circulars, guidelines and regulations; (b) Develop regulations, circulars and guidelines to support any legislation that has been developed or to support the implementation of existing legislation; (c) Provide research on international best practices on any legislation to be developed and apply where appropriate to bring the South African context; (d) Undertake comprehensive research on judicial jurisprudence on any matter to legislated or regulated to ensure alignment with any judicial precedent set on any specific matter to be legislated or regulated; (e) Participate in departmental-led seminars/roundtable discussions with identified experts and practitioners as and when required on the legislation or regulation to be developed to bring about enhancements where needed; (f) Work on consolidation and proof-reading of the prescripts of any legislation or regulation developed, and consider all comments obtained from state institutions and stakeholders, and comments to be obtained during the publication of the Bill for public comments; (g) Provide professional guidance and form part of the team processing any legislation in Parliament in the 2024/2025 financial year and ensuring the drafting of legislation or regulations are consistent with legislative drafting principles; (h) Prepare, finalise and submit amended legislation or regulations during and after processing through the parliamentary processes prior to adoption by the National Assembly; and (i) Develop a communication and implementation plans for the roll-out of any legislation or regulation. (Tender №97806091)