South African Human Rights Commission Act, 2013 (Act No. 40 of 2013)8. Vacancies in Commission |
| (1) | A vacancy in the Commission occurs— |
| (a) | when a commissioner’s term of office expires; |
| (b) | when a commissioner dies; |
| (c) | when a commissioner is removed from office in accordance with section 194 of the Constitution; or |
| (d) | when a commissioner’s resignation, submitted in accordance with section 5(5)(a) or as contemplated in section 5(5)(b), takes effect. |
| (2) | A vacancy in the Commission does not affect the validity of the proceedings or decisions of the Commission. |
(3)
| (a) | The Commission must, as soon as a vacancy occurs, in writing inform the National Assembly of such vacancy. |
| (b) | A vacancy in the Commission must, as soon as practicable after the National Assembly becomes aware thereof, be filled in accordance with section 193(4) and (5) of the Constitution. |