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Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

Chapter 14 : Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa

82C. Termination of employment of CEO

 

(1) The Board must, with the concurrence of the Minister and subject to the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000), and applicable labour legislation, terminate the employment of the CEO
(a) for misconduct; or
(b) for failing to perform the duties connected with that office diligently.

 

(2) The Board may suspend the services of the CEO pending the finding of any misconduct proceedings against him or her, during which period the CEO is also suspended as member of the Board.

 

(3) The CEO must vacate the office if he or she becomes disqualified from membership of the Board due to any action contemplated in section 81A(1)(b).

 

(4) The CEO may resign on written notice of at least 30 days to the chairperson of the Board.

 

 

[Section 82C inserted by section 38 of the Electronic Communications Amendment Act, 2014 (Act No. 1 of 2014)]