Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, 2019 (Act No. 8 of 2019)RegulationsInterim Critical Infrastructure Protection Regulations, 20229. Ad hoc committees |
| (1) | In order to function effectively and efficiently, the Council may, from time to time, adopt a resolution to designate suitably qualified and experienced members of the Council to form an ad hoc committee with a specific task to assist the Council in the performance of its functions. |
| (2) | A resolution referred to in subregulation (1) must be in writing and clearly state— |
| (a) | the terms of reference and task of the ad hoc committee; |
| (b) | the name of the convener of the ad hoc committee; |
| (c) | the names of members designated to serve on the ad hoc committee; and |
| (d) | the expected timeframe within which the ad hoe committee is expected to complete the task assigned to it. |
| (3) | An ad hoc committee need not reflect the composition of the Council as contemplated in sections 4(2)(b) and 4(2)(c) of the Act. |
| (4) | The object of an ad hoe committee is to research a specific matter or collate information thereon and advise the Council on such matter for consideration at a meeting of the Council. |
| (5) | An ad hoc committee must consider all relevant facts and factors pertaining to the matter and may, for this purpose, collate information, research any matter referred to it or consider any research that had previously been done on the subject matter, engage with any person or entity, or take any other reasonable action in the performance of the task assigned to it. |
| (6) | After finalising a task assigned to it, an ad hoc committee must compile a report on the matter for submission to the Council for consideration within the timeframe referred to in subregulation (1)(d). |
| (7) | An ad hoc committee dissolves after completion of the task outlined in the terms of reference, unless the Council by resolution extends the timeframe referred to in subregulation (1)(d). |
| (8) | The Council is not bound by the report of an ad hoc committee. |