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National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)

Chapter 2 : South African National Biodiversity Institute

Part 2 : Governing Board, composition and membership

16. Chairperson

 

(1) Whenever necessary the Minister must appoint a member of the Board as the Chairperson of the Board.

 

(2) The Chairperson is appointed for a period which is determined by the Minister which may, in the case of a member referred to in section 13(1)(a), not extend beyond the period of his or her term as a member.

 

(3) The Minister may appoint a member of the Board as acting chairperson of the Board if—
(a) the Chairperson is absent for a substantial period; or
(b) the appointment of a Chairperson is pending.