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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

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Schedule 6 : Constitution of the Mine Health and Safety Council

12. Appointment and Functions of Secretary

 

(1) The Chief Inspector of Mines must appoint a secretary for—
(a) the Council and every permanent and ad hoc committee; and
(b) any subcommittee if the establishing authority so requires.

 

(2) If a secretary is not appointed for a subcommittee, the members of that committee must keep a record of and report to the relevant establishing authority on their activities.

 

(3) A secretary must, with regard to the Council or committee for which the secretary is appointed—
(a) prepare the agenda for every meeting;
(b) prepare the minutes of every meeting;
(c) record every resolution of such meeting and if so requested by a member, the views of that member;
(d) keep general records, records of members, minutes, documents and files of the Council or such committee; and
(e) serve every member with—
(i) a convening notice and the agenda of a meeting at least five clear days before the meeting or two clear days before an urgent meeting;
(ii) any reports or documentation to be considered at a meeting, a reasonable period before the meeting; and
(iii) the minutes of every meeting.