[Heading of section 4 substituted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]
| (1) |
With a view to the achievement of the objects of the Council its affairs shall be managed by a Board, which shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, determine the policy and goals of the Council and exercise control over the performance of the functions of the Council. |
| (2) |
The Board shall consist of— |
| (b) |
at least nine but not more than 13 other members appointed by the Minister, as follows— |
| (i) |
an official of the Department of Mineral Resources nominated by the Director-General: Mineral Resources; |
| (ii) |
an official of the Department of Water and Enviornmental Affairs nominated by the Director-General: Water and Environmental Affairs; |
| (iii) |
an official of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform nominated by the Director-General: Rural Development and Land Reform; |
| (iv) |
an official of the Department of Human Settlements nominated by the Director-General: Human Settlements; |
| (v) |
a person who is involved in the mining industry; |
| (vi) |
[Subsection (2)(b)(vi) deleted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]; |
| (vii) |
a person who is involved in commerce; and |
| (viii) |
[Subsection (2)(b)(viii) deleted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]; |
| (ix) |
an official of the Department of Science and Technology nominated by the Director-General: Science and Technology; |
[Subsection (2)(b)(ix) inserted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]
| (x) |
two persons with appropriate experience, expertise or skills to enhance the Board's capability in performing its functions effectively; and |
[Subsection (2)(b)(ix) inserted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]
| (xi) |
an official of the National Treasury nominated by the Director General: National Treasury; and |
[Subsection (2)(b)(ix) inserted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]
| (3) |
[Subsection (3) deleted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010] |
| (4) |
The Minister may, whenever he or she deems it necessary or expedient, subject to the provisions of subsection (1), appoint an alternate member for any member of the Board. |
| (5) |
The members or alternate members of the Board shall be persons who— |
| (a) |
have special knowledge of or experience in any aspect of the Council's functions; or |
| (b) |
by virtue of the offices occupied by them are able to make a contribution to the achievement of the objects of the Council. |
[Section 4 substituted by section 3 of Act No. 16 of 2010]
Consumer Affairs (Unfair Business Practices) Act, 1988 (Act No.
