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South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)

Chapter 3 : Public Schools

31. Term of office of members and office-bearers of governing bodies

 

 

1) The term of office of a member of a governing body other than a learner may not exceed three years.

 

2) The term of office of a member of a governing body who is a learner may not exceed one year.

 

3) The term of office of an office-bearer of a governing body may not exceed one year.

 

4) A member or office-bearer of a governing body may be re-elected or co-opted, as the case may be, after the expiry of his or her term of office.