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Railway Safety Act, 2024 (Act No. 30 of 2024)Chapter 2 : Railway Safety Regulator11. Appointment of board members |
| (1) | The Minister must, prior to the appointment of the board members contemplated in section 10(1), issue an invitation, by notice in the Gazette and at least two newspapers circulating nationally in the Republic, for the nomination of persons who have experience in, or demonstrate knowledge of and acumen in, the matters and areas contemplated in section 10(1), and who are not disqualified in terms of section 15. |
| (2) | The Minister must select board members from the persons nominated in terms of subsection (1), based on merit, determined by an assessment of— |
| (a) | the objects, functions and the operations of the Regulator; |
| (b) | the competencies collectively required for serving on the board, including the relevant skills, expertise and experience relating to governing an organ of state, having regard to section 10(1); and |
| (c) | the qualifications, skills, expertise and experience of each individual prospective candidate. |
| (3) | After considering the nominations received pursuant to subsection (1), and after following the assessment contemplated in subsection (2), the Minister must appoint persons as members of the board, subject to the provisions of this section and section 15. |
| (4) | The Department must, within 30 days from the date of appointment of the board members, publish a notice on its website, containing the names of all the persons who have been nominated and appointed as such. |
| (5) | The Minister must, within 30 days from the date of appointment of a board member, notify Parliament of such appointment. |
