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Geoscience Act, 1993 (Act No. 100 of 1993)

4. Board

[Heading of section 4 substituted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]

 

(1) With a view to the achievement of the objects of the Council its affairs shall be managed by a Board, which shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, determine the policy and goals of the Council and exercise control over the performance of the functions of the Council.

 

(2) The Board shall consist of—
(a) the chairperson, who shall be appointed by the Minister;
(b) at least nine but not more than 13 other members appointed by the Minister, as follows—
(i) an official of the Department of Mineral Resources nominated by the Director-General: Mineral Resources;
(ii) an official of the Department of Water and Enviornmental Affairs nominated by the Director-General: Water and Environmental Affairs;
(iii) an official of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform nominated by the Director-General: Rural Development and Land Reform;
(iv) an official of the Department of Human Settlements nominated by the Director-General: Human Settlements;
(v) a person who is involved in the mining industry;
(vi) [Subsection (2)(b)(vi) deleted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010];
(vii) a person who is involved in commerce; and
(viii) [Subsection (2)(b)(viii) deleted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010];
(ix) an official of the Department of Science and Technology nominated by the Director-General: Science and Technology;

[Subsection (2)(b)(ix) inserted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]

(x) two persons with appropriate experience, expertise or skills to enhance the Board's capability in performing its functions effectively; and

[Subsection (2)(b)(ix) inserted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]

(xi) an official of the National Treasury nominated by the Director General: National Treasury; and

[Subsection (2)(b)(ix) inserted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]

(c) the Chief Executive Officer, who shall serve ex officio as a member of the Board.

 

(3) [Subsection (3) deleted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]

 

(4) The Minister may, whenever he or she deems it necessary or expedient, subject to the provisions of subsection (1), appoint an alternate member for any member of the Board.

 

(5) The members or alternate members of the Board shall be persons who—
(a) have special knowledge of or experience in any aspect of the Council's functions; or
(b) by virtue of the offices occupied by them are able to make a contribution to the achievement of the objects of the Council.

 

[Section 4 substituted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]