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National Minimum Wage Act, 2018 (Act No. 9 of 2018)

Chapter 3 : National Minimum Wage Commission

10. Appointment and termination of appointment of members of Commission

 

(1) The Minister, after consultation with NEDLAC, appoints—
(a) the chairperson and the three independent experts; and
(b) the members nominated by organised business, organised community and organised labour.

 

(2) The term of office for the members of the Commission is for a maximum period of five years but members may be re-appointed.

 

(3) The members of the Commission are appointed on a part-time basis and on terms and conditions prescribed by the Minister in consultation with the Minister of Finance.

 

(4) Termination of appointment may be effected in the following manner:
(a) The member’s death;
(b) the resignation of a member giving three months’ notice to the Minister; and
(c) subject to due process of law, the removal of a member from office by the Minister for the following reasons:
(i) Serious misconduct;
(ii) permanent incapacity;
(iii) failure to attend three successive meetings without a reasonable explanation; or
(iv) engaging in any activity that undermines the integrity of the Commission.

 

(5) The chairperson and members of the Commission—
(a) must act impartially when performing any function of the Commission;
(b) may not engage in any activity that may undermine the integrity of the Commission; and
(c) must recuse themselves from advising the Minister on any matter in respect of which they have a direct or indirect financial interest or any other conflict of interest.

 

(6) The Commission must appoint a member to act as chairperson whenever the chairperson is absent from the Republic or from duty, or for any reason is temporarily unable to function as chairperson.