Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998Chapter 1 : Administrative Matters2. Consultative Advisory Forum for Marine Living Resources |
| (1) | The first meeting of the Forum shall be held at a time and place determined by the Chairperson. |
| (2) | The Forum shall meet at least once every six months. |
| (3) | The Chairperson may convene a special meeting at any time that he or she may deem necessary. |
| (4) | The Chairperson shall be obliged to convene a meeting at the instance of the majority of the members of the Forum. |
| (5) | The Forum shall operate by consensus: Provided that if consensus is not achieved— |
| (a) | the decision of the majority shall constitute a decision of the Forum; or |
| (b) | in the event of an equality of votes on any matter, the Chairperson shall have the casting vote in addition to his or her deliberative vote. |
| (6) | The Chairperson and at least one half of the members of the Forum, shall constitute a quorum. |
| (7) | Sea Fisheries shall function as the secretariat of the Forum. |
| (8) | The Chairperson of the meeting and one person appointed by the members of the Forum shall sign the minutes of each meeting certifying the correctness thereof. |
| (9) | In the absence of the Chairperson a Vice-Chairperson appointed by the Minister from the members shall act as Chairperson of the Forum. |
| (10) | A set of the minutes of each meeting shall be kept at Sea Fisheries and be made available for public inspection. |
