(1) |
The International Trade Administration Commission is hereby established, and— |
(a) |
has jurisdiction throughout the Republic; |
(b) |
is a juristic person; and |
(c) |
must exercise its functions in accordance with this Act and any other relevant law. |
(a) |
is independent and subject only to— |
(i) |
the Constitution and the law; |
(ii) |
any Trade Policy Statement or Directive issued by the Minister in terms of section 5; and |
(b) |
must be impartial and must perform its functions without fear, favour or prejudice. |
(3) |
Each organ of state must assist the Commission to maintain its independence and impartiality, and to exercise its authority and carry out its functions effectively. |
[Date of commencement of section 7: 21 February 2003]