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South African Council for Educators Act, 2000 (Act No. 31 of 2000)

Chapter 2 : Continuation, Powers and Duties, Composition and Governance of Council

7. Chairperson and deputy chairperson of council

 

(1)

(a) At the first meeting in a new term of office of members, the members must nominate five persons, of whom one must be appointed by the Minister as chairperson.
(b) A person who is not a member may be nominated by the council for appointment as chairperson.

 

(2) The chief executive officer must act as chairperson until such time as a chairperson is appointed.

 

(3) After the appointment of the chairperson by the Minister, the members must elect one of their number as deputy chairperson of the council to act as chairperson when the chairperson is not available.

 

(4) The chairperson and deputy chairperson hold office during the term of office of the members.

 

(5) In the event of the chairperson being appointed from the members of the council, the vacancy that arises must be filled in accordance with section 10.

 

(6) Whenever both the chairperson and the deputy chairperson are not available, the members must, from among themselves, elect a member to act as chairperson.