National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)

Procedures and Code of Conduct

4.1	The Chairperson officiates at Council meetings except if he or she is unable to attend, in which case the Vice-Chairman will replace him or her.

4.2	The Chairperson must guide the meeting and ensure that:

4.2.1

the meeting focuses on the contents of the agenda;

4.2.2

the Council conducts its business in the time available, while giving proper attention to its items of business;

4.2.3

each member wishing to address an item on the agenda has the opportunity to do so, and is properly heard;

4.2.4

there is clarity on issues discussed;

4.2.5

a proper conclusion is reached on each item and he or she must provide the wording that reflects the concluding view.