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National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)

Chapter 3 : Ports under Jurisdiction of Authority and Functions of Authority

13. Co-operative governance

 

(1) To give effect to the principles of co-operative governance and inter-governmental relations contemplated in Chapter 3 of the Constitution, all organs of state as defined in section 239 thereof must co-operate with one another in order to—
(a) ensure the effective management of all ports;
(b) ensure the effective oversight of ports; and
(c) co-ordinate the performance and minimise the duplication of functions.

 

(2) The Authority must conclude a memorandum of understanding with the relevant organs of state to give effect to the co-operation contemplated in subsection (1).

 

(3) The Minister must, by notice in the Gazette, publish any co-operative memorandum of understanding concluded in terms of subsection (2).