Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 (Act No. 27 of 1998)

Chapter 1 : Municipal Demarcation Board

Part 3 : Operating procedures of Board

19. Assignment of powers and duties

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(1)When necessary for the proper performance of its function, the Board may—
(a)delegate any of its powers, excluding the power to make the final decision on the determination of a municipal boundary, to—
(i)a Board member;
(ii)a committee of the Board; or
(iii)an employee; or
(b)instruct any such member, committee or employee to perform any of the Board's duties.

 

(2)A delegation or instruction in terms of subsection (1)—
(a)is subject to any conditions and directions the Board may impose; and
(b)does not divest the Board of the responsibility concerning the exercise of the power or the performance of the duty.

 

(3)The Board may confirm, vary or revoke any decision taken by a member of the Board, committee, or employee, in consequence of a delegation or instruction.

 

[Section 19 commenced 3 July 1998]