in consultation with the Minister, determine the qualifications, experience and terms
and conditions of employment of classifiers;
(e)
(f)
(g)
appoint such number of classifiers that comply with the determinations
contemplated in paragraph (d), as may be required, having regard to the likely
volume of applications and submissions that will be made in terms of this Act;
at least four times a year, review and report to the Minister on the functioning of
the Board to ensure that the objects of this Act are implemented efficiently and that
the Board discharges its obligations and responsibilities in accordance with this Act
or any other law; and
exercise and perform such other functions, powers and duties as are conferred or
imposed on the Council by or under this Act or any other law.
(2) When making an appointment in terms of subsection (1) (e), the Council shall—
(a)
(b)
have regard to the person’s personal attributes, integrity, qualifications, knowledge
and experience in the different aspects of matters likely to come before the Board;
and
ensure broad representation of the South African community in terms of race,
ethnicity, gender and religion and may invite the public to nominate candidates
suitable for appointment as classifiers.
(3) Meetings of the Council shall be convened by the chairperson and shall be held at the
premises of the Board, unless, for bona fide reasons, the chairperson directs that a meeting be
held at another venue.
[S. 4A inserted by s. 5 of Act No. 3 of 2009.]
5.
Composition of Appeal Tribunal.—(1) The Appeal Tribunal shall consist of—
(a)
(b)
a chairperson; and
eight other members.
(2) A member of the Appeal Tribunal designated by the Minister shall act as chairperson of
the Appeal Tribunal during the chairperson’s absence.
[Sub-s. (2) substituted by s. 3 of Act No. 18 of 2004.]
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(3) The chairperson and four other members of the Appeal Tribunal shall constitute a
quorum of the Appeal Tribunal.
(4) Decisions of the Appeal Tribunal shall be taken by a majority of votes, and in the case
of an equality of votes the chairperson shall have a casting vote.
[S. 5 amended by s. 6 of Act No. 3 of 2009.]
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(Date of commencement of s. 5: 16 January, 1998.)
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s 5(2) of Act 65 of 1996 prior to amendment by Act 18 of 2004
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s 5 of Act 65 of 1996 prior to amendment by Act 3 of 2009