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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)

Chapter 5 : Minerals and Petroleum Board

59. Composition of Board

 

(1) The Board consists of no fewer than 17 and no more than 20 members, and must reflect the gender and racial composition in the Republic.

[Section 59(1) substituted by section 47(a) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Act, 2008]

 

(2) The Minister must appoint as members of the Board—
(a) a Chairperson;
(b) the Chief Inspector;
(c) three persons representing any relevant State department,
(d) three persons representing organized labour,
(e) three persons representing organised business,
(f) at least one person representing any relevant non-governmental organisation;
(g) two persons representing relevant community-based organisations;
(h) at least two other persons with appropriate experience, expertise or skill to enhance the Board’s capability of performing its functions more effectively; and
(i) at least one person from a designated agency.

[Section 59(2)(i) inserted by section 47(b) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Act, 2008]

 

(3) The members of the Board must elect a deputy chairperson from amongst their number at their first meeting.