Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)

Chapter 13 : Finance

Financial and Fiscal Commission

221. Appointment and tenure of members

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(1)The Commission consists of the following women and men appointed by the President, as head of the national executive—
(a)a chairperson and a deputy chairperson;
(b)three persons selected, after consulting the Premiers, from a list compiled in accordance with a process prescribed by national legislation;
(c)two persons nominated by organised local government in terms of section 163; and
(d)and two other persons and

 

(1A)National legislation referred to in subsection (1) must provide for the participation of—
(a)the Premiers in the compilation of a list envisaged in subsection (1)(b); and
(b)organised local government in the compilation of a list envisaged in subsection (1)(c).

 

(2)Members of the Commission must have appropriate expertise.

 

(3)Members serve for a term established in terms of national legislation. The President may remove a member from office on the ground of misconduct, incapacity or incompetence.