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. |