Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997)8. Appointment of registrar |
| (1) |
| (a) | As soon as possible after the composition of the Council and whenever necessary thereafter the Minister shall, after consultation with the Council, appoint a suitably qualified and experienced person as registrar. |
| (b) | An appointment under paragraph (a)— |
| (i) | shall terminate if the person resigns as registrar; |
| (ii) | may be terminated by the Minister if the registrar does not perform his or her duties satisfactorily. |
| (2) | The registrar— |
| (a) | is charged with the administration of this Act; |
| (b) | may exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be conferred upon or delegated or assigned to him or her by or under this Act or by the Council. |
| (3) | Whenever the registrar is for any reason absent or unable to perform his or her functions, or whenever a vacancy in the office of the registrar occurs, the Council may designate a member of its staff to act in that capacity until the registrar resumes his or her functions, or a registrar is appointed in terms of subsection (1), and that member has, while so acting, such powers and shall perform such duties of the registrar as may be delegated or assigned to him or her by the Council. |
| (4) | Any action of the registrar may at any time be withdrawn or amended by the Minister. |
| (5) | The Director-General shall designate, subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Proclamation 103 of 1994), as many officers of the department as may be necessary to assist the registrar in the exercise of his or her powers and the performance of his or her duties. |