Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

Chapter 5 : Inspectorate of Mine Health and Safety

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(1)	The Minister must appoint an officer, with suitable mining qualifications and appropriate experience in health and safety at mines, to be Chief Inspector of Mines.

(2)	Subject to the control and direction of the Minister, the Chief Inspector of Mines must perform the functions entrusted to the Chief Inspector of Mines by this Act.

(3)	The Chief Inspector of Mines may perform any of the functions of an inspector.