# The ANC in the Western Cape says the party is on an irreversible path of renewal and this means clean, accountable, and effective leadership. It has welcomed the passing of the Local Government Municipal Systems Amendment Bill. According to News24, the bill is aimed at barring municipal managers and senior managers directly accountable to municipal managers from holding political office and reining in those accused of mismanagement. The ANC’s Cameron Dugmore believes the bill will assist in ensuring accountability of senior managers in municipalities.