National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Act, 2024 (Act No. 9 of 2024)17. Secretariat of Council |
| (1) | Subject to subsection (4), the Board must establish the Secretariat of the Council. |
| (2) | The Chief Executive Officer— |
| (a) | is the Head of the Secretariat; and |
| (b) | must, in consultation with the Board, appoint and supervise the Secretariat. |
| (3) | The Secretariat, under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer— |
| (a) | is governed by the national strategy to address gender-based violence and femicide; |
| (b) | consists of fit and proper persons who possess applicable knowledge and experience, as may be necessary to assist the Board in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its functions; |
| (c) | is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Council; and |
| (d) | provides technical and administrative support to the Board. |
| (4) | The Board must, in consultation with the Minister, the Minister of Finance and the Minister responsible for public service and administration, determine the conditions of employment and remuneration of the Secretariat. |
| (5) | The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995), and the Public Service Act, 1999 (Act No. 103 of 1999), are applicable to the conditions of employment contemplated in subsection (4). |