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National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)

Chapter 11 : General

81. Port Consultative Committee

 

(1) The Minister must appoint a Port Consultative Committee for each port, consisting of the Harbour Master of the relevant port and—
(a) two persons representing the Authority;
(b) three persons representing the local port users;
(c) two persons representing the local and provincial governments, respectively, of the area in which the port is situated;
(d) two persons representing organised labour;
(e) one person representing the South African Maritime Safety Authority.

 

(2) The function of the Port Consultative Committee is, with regard to any matter concerning a port—
(a) to provide a forum for the exchange of views between the Authority and other interested parties; and
(b) to advise the Minister.

 

(3) The Authority must consult the Port Consultative Committee regarding—
(a) any major scheme relating to the expansion or development of a particular port;
(b) any other matter on which the Minister or the Shareholding Minister may require the Authority to consult the Committee.