National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Act, 2024 (Act No. 9 of 2024)

11. Vacancies in Board

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(1) A vacancy in the Board occurs—
(a) when a member’s term of office expires;
(b) when a member is disqualified from being appointed to the Board or from remaining a member as set out in section 7;
(c) when a member dies;
(d) when a member’s resignation, submitted in terms of section 9(1)(b) and (c) takes effect; or
(e) when a member is removed from office in terms of section 12.

 

(2)If a vacancy occurs on the Board, such vacancy must be filled within six months as set out in section 6.

 

(3) A vacancy in the Council does not affect the validity of the proceedings or decisions of the Council.

 

(4) A member appointed or nominated to fill a vacancy holds office for the unexpired portion of the term of the member who that member replaces.