ERPM is determined to ensure local government demonstrates the characteristics enshrined in the Constitution of South Africa whilst providing efficient service delivery to all Ethekwini Residents.
ERPM will act as a watchdog, its purpose being an oversight function ensuring municipal finances are managed by the Municipal Finance Management Act, and any other legislation and that municipal services are delivered in an economic, cost-effective, efficient, transparent, and accountable manner.
ERPM will also play an oversight role in the municipality's duty to address social issues effectively.