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Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No. 22 of 1994)

Chapter III : The Land Claims Court

27. Appointment of assessors

 

(1) The assessors contemplated in section 28(4) shall be appointed by the presiding judge from a list compiled from time to time by the Minister after—
(a) inviting nominations from the general public; and
(b) consultation with the President of the Court.

 

(2) An assessor of the Court shall be a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has skills and knowledge relevant to the work of the Court: Provided that it shall not be a requirement that an assessor shall have any legal qualifications.

 

(3) An assessor shall receive such remuneration and be entitled to such benefits as may be determined by the Minister of Justice in consultation with the Minister of Finance and the President of the Court.

 

[Section 27 substituted by section 13 of Act No. 78 of 1996]