| (a) |
advise the council on issues affecting the institution, including— |
| (ii) |
race and gender equity policies; |
| (iii) |
the selection of candidates for senior management positions; |
| (iv) |
codes of conduct, mediation and dispute resolution procedures; and |
| (v) |
the fostering of an institutional culture which promotes tolerance and respect for fundamental human rights and creates an appropriate environment for teaching, research and learning; and |
(b) perform such functions as determined by the council.
(1A) The council must—
(a) consider the advice given by the institutional forum; and
(b) provide written reasons if the advice is not accepted.
[Section 31(1A) substituted by section 9 of Notice No. 21, GG 40548, dated 17 January 2017]
| (2) |
The institutional forum of a public higher education institution must consist of a representative or representatives of— |
[Section 31(2)(a) amended by section 11 of Act No. 23 of 2001]
| (e) |
the employees other than academic employees; |
| (g) |
any other category determined by the institutional statute. |
[Section 31(2) amended by section 8 of Act No. 63 of 2002]
| (3) |
The number of persons contemplated in subsection (2), and the manner in which they are appointed or elected, as the case may be, are determined by the institutional statute. |
[Section 31(3) amended by section 11 of Act No. 23 of 2001]
Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996
