Sheriffs Act, 1986 (Act No. 90 of 1986)RegulationsRegulations relating to Sheriffs, 19902. Vacancy in office of sheriff |
| (1) | When a vacancy in the office of sheriff of a lower or superior court occurs or will occur, the court manager of the court where the vacancy occurs or will occur shall, within seven days of becoming aware of the vacancy or expected vacancy, notify the Director-General and the Board thereof. |
| (2) | If a vacancy occurs or will occur in an area that extends into two or more magisterial districts, the court manager of the court in whose magisterial district the sheriff who vacated or will vacate the office conducts business, shall notify the Director-General, the Board and any other court manager in whose magisterial district the sheriff concerned also conducts or conducted business of the vacancy or expected vacancy. |
[Regulation 2 substituted by regulation 4 of Notice No. R. 742 dated 14 September 2011]