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National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)

Chapter 3 : National Health

22. Establishment and composition of National Health Council

 

(1) A council to be known as the National Health Council is hereby established.

 

(2) The National Health Council consists of—
(a) the Minister, or his or her nominee, who acts as chairperson;
(b) the Deputy Minister of Health, if there is one;
(c) the relevant members of the Executive Councils;
(d) one municipal councillor, representing organised local government and appointed by the national organisation contemplated in section 163(a) of the Constitution;
(e) the Director-General and the Deputy Directors-General of the national department;
(f) the head of each provincial department;
(g) one person employed and appointed by the national organisation contemplated in section 163(a) of the Constitution; and
(h) the head of the South African Military Health Service.