Implementation of Geneva Conventions Act, 2012
R 385
Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)Chapter 6 : Ministerial interventions in Higher Education Institutions44. Appointment of independent assessor |
| (1) | Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Minister may, from the independent assessment panel contemplated in section 43. appoint an assessor who is independent in relation to the public higher education institution concerned, to conduct an investigation at the public higher education institution— |
| (a) | in the cases referred to in section 45; and |
| (b) | after consulting the council of the public higher education institution concerned, if practicable. |
[Section 44(1) substituted by section 18(a) of Notice No. 21, GG 40548, dated 17 January 2017]
| (1A) | The Minister must publish a notice on the appointment of the independent assessor contemplated in subsection (1) in the Gazette as soon as possible. |
[Section 44(1A) inserted by section 18(b) of Notice No. 21, GG 40548, dated 17 January 2017]
| (2) | The council of the public higher education institution, employees and students of the public higher education institution concerned and any person affected by the investigation must, subject to relevant legal provisions and practice, assist and co-operate with the independent assessor in the performance of his or her functions in accordance with section 47. |
[Section 44(2) substituted by section 18(c) of Notice No. 21, GG 40548, dated 17 January 2017]
