Superior Courts Act, 2013
R 385
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Chapter II : Administration of Act11. Composition of Board |
| (1) | The Board shall be appointed by the Minister and shall consist of— |
| (a) | an independent chairperson who has no vote; and |
| (b) | 16 voting members— |
| (i) | of which five members and two alternate members are nominated by NEDLAC to represent organised labour; |
| (ii) | of which five members and two alternate members are nominated by NEDLAC to represent business; |
| (iii) | of which five members and two alternate members are appointed by the Minister to represent the interests of the state; and |
| (iv) | which includes the Commissioner by virtue of his or her office; |
[Section 11(1) substituted by section 3(a) 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]
| (2) | An assessor may not be appointed as a member or an alternate member of the Board. |
| (3) | An alternate member may attend and take part in the proceedings at any meeting of the Board whenever the member in whose stead he or she has been appointed as an alternate member, is absent from the meeting. |
| (4) | If a member of the Board vacates office before the expiry of his or her period of office, the Minister must appoint another member to fill the vacancy for the unexpired portion of that period. |
[Section 11(4) inserted by section 3(b) 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]
| (5) | The Minister may, on the recommendation of the Board, appoint additional Board members with relevant qualifications, skills and expertise for the efficient governance of the Fund. |
[Section 11(5) inserted by section 3(b) 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]
[Section 11 substituted by section 8 of Act No. 61 of 1997]
