Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)

Regulations

Regulations relating to the Lodging and Consideration of Applications for Reconsideration of Social Assistance Application by the Agency and Social Assistance Appeals by the Independent Tribunal

Chapter 4 : Roles and Powers of Independent Tribunal

13. Ethical conduct of members of Independent Tribunal
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(1)All members of the Independent Tribunal must, in performing their functions and duties—
(a)maintain a high standard of integrity;
(b)respect the confidentiality of information of all parties to an appeal;
(c)maintain acceptable standards of professionalism and ethics; and
(d)recuse themselves where there is conflict of interest.

 

(2)In an instance where a member of the Independent Tribunal is a member of a professional body he or she must observe the ethical rules applicable to members of such a body.