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Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997)

Chapter VI : Water Boards

36. Chief executive of water board

 

(1) Every water board must—
(a) appoint a suitable person as chief executive of the water board, for a renewable period; and
(b) determine the duties, conditions of service and remuneration of the chief executive.

 

(2) A water board must determine the salary of its chief executive, subject to the approval of the Minister.

 

(3) Subject to any existing rights of a person appointed before the commencement of this Act, a water board may terminate the services of the chief executive of the water board—
(a) for good reason; and
(b) in accordance with fair labour practices and the terms of his or her contract of employment.