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Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 63 of 2001)

Chapter 6 : Unemployment Insurance Board

49. Composition of Unemployment Insurance Board

 

(1) The Unemployment Insurance Board consists of –
(a) a chairperson, who has a deliberative vote in addition to a casting vote and is appointed by the Minister;
(b) twelve voting members appointed by the Minister; and
(c) the Commissioner, who has a vote.

 

(2) Of the members referred to in subsection (1)(b) –
(a) three members must be nominated by NEDLAC to represent organised labour;
(b) three members must be nominated by NEDLAC to represent organised business;
(c) three members must be nominated by NEDLAC to represent organisations of community and development interests; and
(d) three members must be appointed by the Minister to represent the interests of the State.

 

(3) A member of the Board contemplated in –
(a) subsection (1)(a) and (b) holds office for a period of three years and is eligible for reappointment; and
(b) subsection (1)(c) is in an official capacity a member of the Board.

 

(4) A member vacates office if that member –
(a) is removed from office by the Minister as contemplated in subsection (5); or
(b) resigns by written notice addressed to the Minister.

 

(5) The Minister may remove a member from the Board –
(a) in the case of any member contemplated in subsection (2)(a), (b) or (c), on the request of NEDLAC;
(b) for serious misconduct;
(c) for permanent incapacity;
(d) for being absent from three meetings of the Board without prior permission of the Board unless just cause is shown by the member; or
(e) for engaging in any activity that might undermine the functions of the Board.

 

(6) If a member of the Board vacates office before the expiry of his or her period of office, the Minister must fill the vacancy in accordance with subsections (1) and (2) for the unexpired portion of that period.