Media Development and Diversity Agency Act, 2002 (Act No. 14 of 2002)7. Vacancies |
| 1) |
| a) | If a member contemplated in section 4(1)(b) dies or vacates his or her office in terms of section 6, the President may appoint a suitably qualified person, from the nominees referred to in section 4(1)(b), from which such member was appointed, to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term of office. |
| b) | If an appointment cannot be made in terms of paragraph (a)- |
| i) | the National Assembly must, as soon as possible, request nominations in terms of section 4(1)(b); |
| ii) | the National Assembly must compile a shortlist in terms of section 4(1)(b)(iii) and must make recommendations in terms of section 4(1)(b); and |
| iii) | the President must appoint a member from the recommendations referred to in subparagraph (ii). |
| 2) | If a member contemplated in section 4(1)(c) dies or vacates his or her office in terms of section 6, the President must appoint another member in terms of section 4(1)(c) to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term of office. |