National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Act, 2024 (Act No. 9 of 2024)15. Appointment of Chief Executive Officer |
| (1) | The Board must appoint a Chief Executive Officer, who must— |
| (a) | have qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of the Council; |
| (b) | be a fit and proper person to hold office; and |
| (c) | have applicable knowledge and expertise with regard to matters that are related to the purpose of this Act. |
| (2) | The Chief Executive Officer is an employee of the Council and is accountable to the Board. |
| (3) | The Chief Executive Officer— |
| (a) | holds office for a period of five years and may be re-appointed for one additional term of office not exceeding five years; and |
| (b) | is, notwithstanding serving on the Board as an ex offıcio member, entitled to remuneration, allowances and other service benefits as the Board may determine, in consultation with the Minister, the Minister of Finance and the Minister responsible for public service and administration. |
| (4) | The Chief Executive Officer must sign a contract of employment within working days of appointment. |
| (5) | The Board must conclude a written performance agreement with the Chief Executive Officer— |
| (a) | within a reasonable time after the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer; and |
| (b) | thereafter annually, within one month of the commencement of each financial year. |
| (6) | The performance agreement must include— |
| (a) | measurable performance objectives and targets that must be met, and must provide for the time-frames within which those performance objectives and targets must be met; |
| (b) | standards and procedures for evaluating performance and intervals for evaluation; and |
| (c) | the consequences of substandard performance. |