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Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996)

Chapter 2 : Film and Publication Board, Council, Appeal Tribunal and Enforcement Committee

4A. Powers and duties of Council

 

(1) The Council shall—
(a) in consultation with the Minister, issue directives of general application, including classification guidelines, regarding the accreditation contemplated in section 18D, in accordance with matters of national policy consistent with the purpose of this Act;
(b) determine and issue a Code of Conduct for members of the Council;
(c) in consultation with the Minister, appoint the chief executive officer;
(d) in consultation with the Minister, determine the qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment of classifiers;
(e) appoint such number of classifiers that comply with the determinations contemplated in paragraph (d), as may be required, having regard to the likely volume of applications and submissions that will be made in terms of this Act;
(f) at least four times a year, review and report to the Minister on the functioning of the Board to ensure that the objects of this Act are implemented efficiently and that the Board discharges its obligations and responsibilities in accordance with this Act or any other law;
(g) exercise and perform such other functions, powers and duties as are conferred or imposed on the Council by or under this Act or any other law; and
(h) appoint the Enforcement Committee members in terms of section 6A.

[Section 4A(1) substituted by section 5(a-d) of Proc 52, GG 45959, dated 25 February 2022]

 

(2) When making an appointment in terms of subsection (1)(e), the Council shall—
(a) have regard to the person’s personal attributes, integrity, qualifications, knowledge and experience in the different aspects of matters likely to come before the Board; and
(b) ensure broad representation of the South African community in terms of race, ethnicity, gender and religion and may invite the public to nominate candidates suitable for appointment as classifiers.

 

(3) Meetings of the Council shall be convened by the chairperson and shall be held at the premises of the Board, unless, for bona fide reasons, the chairperson directs that a meeting be held at another venue

 

[Section 4A inserted by section 5 of Notice No. 876, GG 32534, dated 28 August 2009]