Geomatics Profession Act, 2013 (Act No. 19 of 2013)Chapter 6 : Appeals26. Meetings, procedures and administration of Appeal Board |
| (1) | If the chairperson or deputy chairperson vacates his or her office, such vacation does not terminate his or her membership of the Appeal Board. |
| (2) | An appeal must be heard by not fewer than three members of the Appeal Board, including the chairperson. |
| (3) | A decision of a majority of the members of the Appeal Board, constitutes a decision of the Appeal Board. |
| (4) | In the event of a deadlock at a hearing, the chairperson has a casting vote in addition to a deliberative vote. |
| (5) | The Appeal Board must conduct appeals in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Minister in consultation with the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. |
| (6) | The Appeal Board must decide an appeal within 60 days after the appeal was lodged and must inform the appellant and the Council, in writing, of its decision within 60 days after such decision has been made. |
| (7) | The Appeal Board must keep a record of the proceedings of every sitting held in terms of this section. |
| (8) | The Registrar performs the administrative functions necessary to support the functioning of the Appeal Board. |