Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act, 2000 (Act No. 13 of 2000)

Chapter III : Committees

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(1)	The Council may establish standing committees or special committees for such purposes as the Council may deem necessary with a view to assisting it in the effective exercise and performance of its powers and duties.

(2)	Each committee established in terms of this section must consist of—

(a)	one or more councillors or any member of staff designated by the Council; and

[Paragraph (2)(a) substituted by section 18(a) of Act No. 3 of 2006)

(b)	such additional members as the Council may determine.

(3)	The additional members referred to in subsection (2)(b) must be persons who—

(a)	are not subject to any disqualification contemplated in section 6(1)(d) to (i); and

(b)	on account of their expertise, qualifications and experience are suited to serve on the relevant committee.

(4)	The Council must appoint the chairperson of each committee.

[Subsection (4) amended by section 21(a) of Act No. 2 of 2014]

(5)	A committee must perform such functions as may be delegated or assigned to it.

(6)	The meetings of a committee (including any special meetings) must be convened by the chairperson, who determines the procedure at the meeting.

(7)	Section 11 is applicable, with the necessary changes, as regards the meetings of any committee.

(8)	The members of any committee, including the Complaints and Compliance Committee, who are not councilors or members of the staff of the Authority must be paid such remuneration and allowances as the Council determines.

[Subsection (8) substituted by section 18(b) of Act No. 3 of 2006]

(9)	For purposes of subsection (8), the Council may differentiate between different committees and different members thereof.

(10)	A committee must submit a report on its activities to the Council if and when required or on the completion of its task.

[Subsection (10) inserted by section 21(b) of Act No. 2 of 2014]