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Further Education and Training Colleges Act, 2006 (Act No. 16 of 2006)

Chapter 6A

41H. Council of Education Ministers

 

1) There is hereby established a council, called the Council of Education Ministers, consisting of-
a) the Minister, who is the chairperson; and
b) every provincial political head of education.

 

2) The Director-General shall attend meetings of the Council of Education Ministers in order to report on the proceedings of the Heads of Education Departments Committee established by section 41I, and to advise on any other matter relating to the responsibilities of the Department.

 

3) The chairpersons of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training of the National Assembly and of the Select Committee on Education and Recreation of the National Council of Provinces may attend meetings of the Council of Education Ministers.

 

4) The functions of the Council of Education Ministers shall be to-
a) promote national further education and training which take full account of the policies of the government;
b) share information and views on all aspects of further education and training in the Republic; and
c) co-ordinate action on matters of mutual interest to the national and provincial governments.

 

5) The Council of Education Ministers may draw up such rules regarding the convening of its meetings, the frequency of its meetings, the procedure at its meetings, including the quorum for its meetings, and any other administrative or procedural matter it may deem necessary or expedient for the proper performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers.

 

6) The proceedings of the Council of Education Ministers shall not be invalid merely by virtue of the fact that there is a vacancy in the Council.

 

 


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