National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)Chapter 3 : Ports under Jurisdiction of Authority and Functions of Authority13. Co-operative governance |
| (1) | To give effect to the principles of co-operative governance and inter-governmental relations contemplated in Chapter 3 of the Constitution, all organs of state as defined in section 239 thereof must co-operate with one another in order to— |
| (a) | ensure the effective management of all ports; |
| (b) | ensure the effective oversight of ports; and |
| (c) | co-ordinate the performance and minimise the duplication of functions. |
| (2) | The Authority must conclude a memorandum of understanding with the relevant organs of state to give effect to the co-operation contemplated in subsection (1). |
| (3) | The Minister must, by notice in the Gazette, publish any co-operative memorandum of understanding concluded in terms of subsection (2). |