Performance Management is legislated by the following:

• The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996)
   
• Municipal Systems Act, 2000
   
• Municipal Finance Management Act
   
• Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations, 2001
   
• Municipal Performance Regulations for Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers, 2006 
   
• Municipal Structures Act, 1998