National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No.25 of 1999)RegulationsRegulations in terms of Section 59Chapter IV : Competence to Perform Functions [Section 8(6)]4. Criteria to be used in assessing provincial capacity |
| (1) | In assessing the competence of a provincial heritage resources authority, the SAHRA shall consider the authority's capacity in general and in terms of specific functions referred to in the Act. |
| (2) | The following are the minimum requirements for the assumption of provincial functions: |
| (a) | the existence of a provincial heritage authority with a Council appointed in accordance with the procedure and principles set out in section 23 of the Act; |
| (b) | adequate staff for general administration of the heritage authority and performance of the specific functions for which application is made, including at least one suitably experienced and qualified full-time professional staff member and one administrative assistant; |
| (c) | adequate premises and equipment for the performance of the functions to be undertaken, including a suitable computer with software compatible with the software used by SAHRA for the administration of the Inventory of the national estate referred to in S. 39 of the Act; |
| (d) | access to a vehicle; |
| (e) | procedure for the management of heritage resources and the consideration of applications, in accordance with the principles in section 10 of the Act; |
| (f) | a three-year action plan and proposed budgets; |
| (g) | budgetary and agency arrangements for the performance of any functions for which application is not made. |