Implementation of Geneva Conventions Act, 2012
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National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)Chapter 2 : South African National Biodiversity InstitutePart 2 : Governing Board, composition and membership21. Removal from office |
| (1) | The Minister may remove a member of the Board referred to in section 13(1)(a) from office, but only on the ground of— |
| (a) | misconduct, incapacity or incompetence; |
| (b) | absence from three consecutive meetings of the Board without the prior permission of the Board except on good cause shown; |
| (c) | insolvency; or |
| (d) | conviction of a criminal offence without the option of a fine. |
| (2) | A member of the Board may be removed from office on the ground of misconduct or incompetence only after a finding to that effect has been made by a board of inquiry appointed by the Minister. |
| (3) | The Minister may suspend a member under investigation in terms of this section. |
