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World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 (Act No. 49 of 1999)

Chapter II : Authorities

12. Disestablishment of Authority and revocation of powers

 

(1) An Authority referred to in section 9 must only be disestablished in terms of a resolution by Parliament.

 

(2) The Minister may, at any time, investigate the performance by an Authority of its powers and duties in terms of this Act, the Convention or the Operational Guidelines.

 

(3) As part of any such investigation, the Minister must afford the Authority the opportunity of refuting any allegations against it.

 

(4) If that investigation reveals that an Authority is not performing its functions properly, the Minister must submit a report to Parliament for consideration by the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces.

 

(5) If the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces pass a resolution amending, suspending, revoking or terminating the powers of such an Authority or disestablishing it, the Minister must give effect to such a resolution by notifying that Authority accordingly.

 

(6) Where an Authority is disestablished in terms of this section, the Minister must ensure that—
(a) the assets of the Authority are protected; and
(b) the resolutions of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces are published in the Gazette for public information.