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Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)

Chapter II : Administration of Act

13. Term of office of Board

[Section 13 heading substituted by section 5 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act 10 of 2022, Notice No. 3294, GG48431 dated 17 April 2023]

 

(1) The members of the Board appointed by the Minister shall—
(a) be appointed for a period not exceeding four years; and
(b) not serve for more than two terms.

 

(2) When a member of the Board vacates office for any reason, the Minister shall fill the vacancy in accordance with subsection (1) for the unexpired portion of that period.

 

(3) A member of the Board shall be paid the prescribed remuneration and travelling and subsistence allowances out of the Compensation Fund.

 

[Section 13 substituted by section 5 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act 10 of 2022, Notice No. 3294, GG48431 dated 17 April 2023 - effective 1 February 2026 per (b) of Proclamation Notice 306, GG53990 dated 23 January 2026]