National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)Chapter 11 : General81. Port Consultative Committee |
| (1) | The Minister must appoint a Port Consultative Committee for each port, consisting of the Harbour Master of the relevant port and— |
| (a) | two persons representing the Authority; |
| (b) | three persons representing the local port users; |
| (c) | two persons representing the local and provincial governments, respectively, of the area in which the port is situated; |
| (d) | two persons representing organised labour; |
| (e) | one person representing the South African Maritime Safety Authority. |
| (2) | The function of the Port Consultative Committee is, with regard to any matter concerning a port— |
| (a) | to provide a forum for the exchange of views between the Authority and other interested parties; and |
| (b) | to advise the Minister. |
| (3) | The Authority must consult the Port Consultative Committee regarding— |
| (a) | any major scheme relating to the expansion or development of a particular port; |
| (b) | any other matter on which the Minister or the Shareholding Minister may require the Authority to consult the Committee. |