South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)Chapter 3 : Public Schools18A. Code of conduct of governing body |
| 1) | The Member of the Executive Council must, by notice in the Provincial Gazette, determine a code of conduct for the members of the governing body off a public school after consultation with associations of governing bodies in that province, if applicable. |
| 2) | The code of conduct referred to in subsection (1) must be aimed at establishing a disciplined and purposeful school environment dedicated to the improvement, and maintenance of a quality governance structure at a public school. |
| 3) | All members of a governing body must adhere to the code of conduct. |
| 4) | The code of conduct must contain provisions of due process, safeguarding the interests of the members of the governing body in disciplinary proceedings. |
| 5) | The Head of Department may suspend or terminate the membership of a governing body member for a breach of the code of conduct after due process. |
| 6) | A member of the governing body may appeal to the Member of the Executive Council against a decision of a Head of Department regarding the suspension or termination of his or her membership as a governing body member. |