A CID is governed by the Companies Act (71 of 2008), manages its own finances and appoints its own service providers, accountant and auditor. CIDs are required to submit audited financial statements to the City annually for review and presents it at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) for adoption by the members. In addition, monthly financial reports are submitted to the City to monitor and to ensure that expenditure is incurred according to the approved budget. All CIDs have to submit their Annual Report and Annual Financial Statements to the relevant Subcouncil and CID Branch, within three months of their AGM, for noting.