Private Security Industry Regulation Act, 2001 (Act No. 56 of 2001)Chapter 2 : Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority9. Functions of Council and chairperson |
| (1) | The Council— |
| (a) | must take steps to achieve the objects of the Authority contemplated in section 3 and to ensure performance of the duties of the Authority; |
| (b) | must oversee and exercise general control over the performance of the functions of the Authority and of the activities of the persons appointed by it to perform the work of the Authority; and |
| (c) | may by notice in the Gazette make rules, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Levies Act, regarding— |
| (i) | the good management of the affairs of the Council and the effective execution of its functions; and |
| (ii) | any matter necessary or expedient for the proper performance of the functions of the Authority. |
| (2) | The chairperson— |
| (a) | may, subject to ratification by the Council, exercise any power of the Council or fulfil any of its duties; |
| (b) | must prepare the agenda of meetings of the Council; |
| (c) | must sign the minutes of meetings of the Council; |
| (d) | must provide strategic direction to the director and the Council; |
| (e) | may attend meetings of the senior management of the staff of the Authority; and |
| (f) | must establish and maintain liaison with the Secretariat for Safety and Security to ensure transformation in the Private Security Industry. |