Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989)Part II : Council for the Environment, Committee for Environmental Co-ordination and Board of Investigation6. Constitution of council |
| 1) | The council shall consist of not more than 22 members, who are appointed by the Minister, and of whom-- |
| a) | 18 members in the opinion of the Minister have knowledge of and are able to make a contribution towards the protection and utilisation of the environment; and |
| b) | one member for each province is nominated for appointment by the competent authority of the province concerned. |
| 2) | The Minister shall designate one member of the council as chairman and another member as vice-chairman. |
| 3) | A member of the council shall hold office for such period, but not exceeding three years, as the Minister may determine at the time of his appointment, but may be reappointed at the expiry of his term of office. |
| 4) | A member of the council shall vacate his office if he- |
| a) | is declared insolvent or assigns his estate in favour of his creditors; |
| b) | is convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine; |
| c) | is absent from more than three consecutive meetings of the council without leave of the chairman; |
| d) | resigns as a member; or |
| e) | is removed from office under subsection (5). |
| 5) | The Minister may at any time remove a member of the council from office if he is of the opinion that such member is incompetent to fulfill his office or that he has misconducted himself |
| 6) | If a member dies or in terms of subsection (4) ceases to be a member, the Minister may, subject to the provisions of subsection (1), appoint a person in his place for the unexpired period of his term of office or for such shorter term as the Minister may determine. |