National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)Chapter 3 : National Health22. Establishment and composition of National Health Council |
| (1) | A council to be known as the National Health Council is hereby established. |
| (2) | The National Health Council consists of— |
| (a) | the Minister, or his or her nominee, who acts as chairperson; |
| (b) | the Deputy Minister of Health, if there is one; |
| (c) | the relevant members of the Executive Councils; |
| (d) | one municipal councillor, representing organised local government and appointed by the national organisation contemplated in section 163(a) of the Constitution; |
| (e) | the Director-General and the Deputy Directors-General of the national department; |
| (f) | the head of each provincial department; |
| (g) | one person employed and appointed by the national organisation contemplated in section 163(a) of the Constitution; and |
| (h) | the head of the South African Military Health Service. |