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Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008)NoticesSouth African Automotive Industry Code of ConductPart B : Alternative Dispute Resolution9. MIOSA election criteria |
9.1 | The Ombud and all persons conducting alternative dispute resolution must ideally have: |
9.1.1 | Suitable qualifications and experience in economics, law, commerce, industry or public affairs and dispute resolution; |
9.1.2 | sufficient knowledge of the technical aspects of the goods and services provided in the Automotive Industry; |
9.1.3 | sufficient knowledge and skill to comprehend the Act to ensure that the staff component of the MIOSA will diligently and honestly conduct their day-to-day tasks. |
9.2 | An Ombud may not: |
9.2.1 | have any previous criminal conviction or conviction during her/his tenure of which dishonesty is an element; |
9.2.2 | be an un-rehabilitated insolvent or commit an act of insolvency during her/his tenure; |
9.2.3 | have a current interest (manufacturing, importing, distribution or retail) directly or indirectly in the Automotive Industry or serve in any capacity with regard to policy-making bodies or industry associations within the Automotive Industry whatsoever. |
9.3 | Selection criteria and qualifications of the Board of Directors: |
9.3.1 | All Board members will be selected in terms of the Memorandum of Incorporation of the MIOSA. |