Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999)

Chapter 9 : General Treasury Matters

77. Audit committees

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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.