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Communal Land Rights Act, 2004 (Act No. 11 of 2004)

Chapter 8 : Land Rights Board

28. Powers and duties of Board

 

1) A Board must, in the prescribed manner and in respect of any matter contemplated by or incidental to this Act-
a) advise the Minister and advise and assist a community generally and in particular with regard to matters concerning sustainable land ownership and use, the development of land and the provision of access to land on an equitable basis;
b) liaise with all spheres of government, civil institutions and other institutions;
c) monitor compliance with the Constitution and this Act; and
d) exercise any other power and perform any other duty in terms of this Act or assigned to such Board by the Minister.

 

2) A Board and any Board member acting in her or his official capacity may, in the exercise of a power or in the performance of a duty of a Board-
a) at any time enter upon any communal land;
b) enquire into any relevant matter;
c) inspect any document in the possession of any land administration committee or any rights holder concerning old and new order rights and make copies of such document; and
d) convene and attend meetings of a community or land administration committee.

 

3) A Board has all powers necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties.