Defence Act, 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002)Chapter 7 : Council of Defence and other Councils48. Establishment of Reserve Force Council |
| 1) | The Minister must establish a Reserve Force Council. |
| 2) | The Minister must appoint no fewer than nine and no more than 18 persons to the Reserve Force Council and must designate one of them as chairperson. |
| 3) | The Council must conduct its business in accordance with a constitution adopted by it and approved by the Minister. |
| 4) | The Council is a consultative and advisory body representing the Reserve Force in order to promote and maintain that Force as an integral part of the Defence Force and must be consulted on any legislation, policy or administrative measures affecting the Reserve Force. |
| 5) | The Minister, Secretary for Defence and Chief of the Defence Force may commission the Council to execute any task or programme or to investigate any matter pertaining to the Reserve Force or its interests. |
| 6) | The Council does not have any powers of command. |
| 7) | The Minister may make such regulations regarding the Reserve Force Council as may be required. |