System of devolved governance

System of devolved governance (1) The management and administration of the political, social, legal and economic affairs of the State shall be devolved from the national government level to the local government level. (2) The concurrent and exclusive functions of the national, provincial and local government levels are as listed in the Annex and as prescribed. (3) The different levels of government shall observe and adhere to the following principles: (a) good governance, through democratic, effective and coherent governance systems and institutions; (b) respect for the constitutional jurisdiction of each level of government; (c) autonomy of the sub-structures; and (d) equitable distribution and application of national resources to the sub-structures.