Diamonds Act, 1986 (Act No. 56 of 1986)Chapter II : The South African Diamond RegulatorPart 2 : State Diamond Trader17C. Term of office of members of Board |
| 1) | A member of the Board appointed in terms of section 17(3)(a), (b) or (f) holds office for such period, not exceeding five years, as the Minister may determine at the time of his or her appointment. |
| 2) | If a member of the Board for any reason ceases to hold office the Minister may appoint any person in his or her place for the unexpired period of his or her term of office. |
| 3) | Any person whose term of office as a member of the Board has expired shall be eligible for re-appointment for not more than two terms. |
| 4) | A member of the Board who is not in the full-time employment of the State shall be paid such remuneration and allowances in respect of any expenses incurred in the performance of the functions of the Board as the Minister may determine. |