National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)

Chapter 2 : South African National Biodiversity Institute

(1)	Whenever necessary the Minister must appoint a member of the Board as the Chairperson of the Board.

(2)	The Chairperson is appointed for a period which is determined by the Minister which may, in the case of a member referred to in section 13(1)(a), not extend beyond the period of his or her term as a member.

(3)	The Minister may appoint a member of the Board as acting chairperson of the Board if—

(a)	the Chairperson is absent for a substantial period; or

(b)	the appointment of a Chairperson is pending.