National House of Traditional Leaders Act, 2009 (Act No. 22 of 2009)

13. Responsibilities of House

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The House must—

a)keep proper records;
b)have its financial statements audited annually by the Auditor-General;
c)in addition to quarterly meetings, hold an annual meeting with provincial houses to give account of the activities and finances of the House;
d)enforce the Code of Conduct provided for in Schedule C;
e)establish clear relationships with, and facilitate co-operation and communication between itself and provincial houses as well as between provincial houses;
f)hold the Secretary of the House accountable for the overall performance and administration of the House;
g)maximise the efficiency of communication and decision-making within the administration of the House;
h)assign clear responsibilities for the management and co-ordination of the administration of the House;
i)involve the Secretary of the House in decisions impacting on the overall management of the House, as far as is practicable;
j)promote an equitable, fair, open, non-discriminatory and supportive environment for all provincial houses; and
k)provide an equitable, fair, open, non-discriminatory and supportive environment for the House.