| (1) | The Minister appoints the members of the National Coastal Committee. |
| (1A) | The Minister must designate an official from the Department as the Chairperson of the National Coastal Committee. |
[Subsection (1A) inserted by section 25(a) of Act No. 36 of 2014]
(2)
The persons to be appointed in terms of subsections (1) and (1A) must, by virtue of the office that they hold or their expertise, be able to assist the National Coastal Committee in fulfilling its functions.
[Subsection (2) substituted by section 25(b) of Act No. 36 of 2014]
| (2A) | The Minister must appoint permanent members on the National Coastal Committee which must include but is not limited to— |
| (a) | a representative from each Provincial Coastal Committee; |
| (b) | representatives of national government departments which play a significant role in undertaking or regulating activities that may have an adverse effect on the coastal environment; and |
| (c) | one or more members representing the management authorities of coastal protected areas. |
[Subsection (2A) inserted by section 25(c) of Act No. 36 of 2014]
| (2B) | The Committee may, when required invite other persons to participate in the National Coastal Committee which may include— |
| (a) | a representative of a national government department which is not a permanent member; |
| (b) | a representative of a municipality that is affected by issues under consideration by the National Coastal Committee; |
| (c) | persons with expertise in fields relevant to coastal management and coastal ecosystems; and |
| (d) | any other person who may assist the National Coastal Committee in fulfilling its functions. |
[Subsection (2B) inserted by section 25(c) of Act No. 36 of 2014]
| (3) | The Minister may, on the basis of the criteria referred to in subsection (2), appoint— |
| (a) | an alternate member for any member of the National Coastal Committee; and |
| (b) | a replacement for any member who vacates his or her office. |
| (4) | [Subsection (4) substituted by section 25(d) of Act No. 36 of 2014] |
