| (1) |
For the purpose of this section, ‘‘implementation protocol’’ means an implementation protocol concluded in accordance with section 35 of the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005 (Act No. 13 of 2005). |
| (2) |
Where the implementation of a policy, the exercise of a statutory power, the performance of a statutory function or the provision of a service relating to border law enforcement functions by the Authority depends on the participation of other organs of state, the Authority and those organs of state must, within a reasonable time after the commencement of the Act, co-ordinate their respective functions in such a manner as may be appropriate or required in the circumstances by entering into an implementation protocol. |
| (3) |
The organs of state referred to in subsection (2) must, within a reasonable time after the commencement of the Act, enter into implementation protocols with the Authority to collaborate on and ensure the alignment of technological, electronic, information and communication systems and procedures necessary to ensure the efficient sharing of relevant information with the Authority. |
| (a) |
The Authority must, within six months after the commencement of this section, conclude implementation protocols with— |
| (ii) |
the South African Police Service; and |
for the mandatory co-ordination of their respective functions within the border law enforcement area and at ports of entry.
| (b) |
If any of the implementation protocols contemplated in paragraph (a) are not concluded, the Minister and the Cabinet member responsible for Defence and Military Veterans, Police or Finance, as the case may be, must determine the relevant implementation protocol. |
| (6) |
The implementation of implementation protocols concluded in terms of this section must be co-ordinated by the Inter-Ministerial Consultative Committee. |
South African Council for Educators Act, 2000
