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South African Council for Educators Act, 2000 (Act No. 31 of 2000)

Chapter 2 : Continuation, Powers and Duties, Composition and Governance of Council

17. Appointment and functions of chief executive officer and staff

 

(1) The council must appoint a chief executive officer and may appoint other employees as it may deem necessary to assist it in the performance of its functions.

 

(2) The chief executive officer is the accounting officer of the council.

 

(3) The chief executive officer is, subject to the directions and in accordance with the policy of the council, responsible for the—
(a) formation and development of an efficient administration;
(b) organisation, control, management and discipline of the staff, and
(c) implementation of the decisions of the council.

 

(4) As accounting officer the chief executive officer is responsible for—
(a) all income and expenditure of the council;
(b) all assets and the discharging of all liabilities of the council; and
(c) the proper and diligent implementation of the operational plans of the council.

 

(5) The council is the employer and must determine the conditions of service of its employees.