Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 (Act No. 49 of 1999)Chapter II : Authorities12. Disestablishment of Authority and revocation of powers |
| (1) | An Authority referred to in section 9 must only be disestablished in terms of a resolution by Parliament. |
| (2) | The Minister may, at any time, investigate the performance by an Authority of its powers and duties in terms of this Act, the Convention or the Operational Guidelines. |
| (3) | As part of any such investigation, the Minister must afford the Authority the opportunity of refuting any allegations against it. |
| (4) | If that investigation reveals that an Authority is not performing its functions properly, the Minister must submit a report to Parliament for consideration by the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. |
| (5) | If the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces pass a resolution amending, suspending, revoking or terminating the powers of such an Authority or disestablishing it, the Minister must give effect to such a resolution by notifying that Authority accordingly. |
| (6) | Where an Authority is disestablished in terms of this section, the Minister must ensure that— |
| (a) | the assets of the Authority are protected; and |
| (b) | the resolutions of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces are published in the Gazette for public information. |
