Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999)Chapter 9 : General Treasury Matters77. Audit committees |
An audit committee—
(a) | must consist of at least three persons of whom, in the case of a department— |
(i) | one must be from outside the public service; |
(ii) | the majority may not be persons in the employ of the department, except with the approval of the relevant treasury; and |
(iii) | the chairperson may not be in the employ of the department; |
(b) | must meet at least twice a year; and |
(c) | may be established for two or more departments or institutions if the relevant treasury considers it to be more economical. |