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Spatial Data Infrastructure Act, 2003 (Act No. 54 of 2003)

6. Powers and functions of Committee

 

(1) The Committee must advise the Minister, the Director-General or an organ of dealing with spatial information on—
(a) matters referred to the Committee by the Minister, the Director-General or an organ of state;
(b) any matter regarding the capture, management, maintenance, integration, distribution and use of spatial information; and
(c) any matter the Committee considers necessary or expedient for achieving the objectives of the SASDI.

 

(2) The Committee—
(a) must facilitate, promote and safeguard an environment for the efficient collection, management, distribution and utilisation of spatial information;
(b) must monitor and acquire information relating to the functioning of the SASDI;
(c) must support the functioning of any structure or measure established under this Act;
(d) may print, circulate, sell, finance and administer the publication of any material relating to spatial information;
(e) must promote awareness of its activities, including dissemination of information on the importance of spatial information for effective governance, planning and decision making;
(f) must, within three months after the end of each financial year, submit a report to the Minister, stating the activities of the Committee and its subcommittees and any recommendations from the Committee aimed at improving its functioning or the functioning of the SASDI; and
(g) may do anything necessary for the proper performance of its functions or to achieve the objectives of the SASDI.