South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)RegulationsRegulations for the Conduct, Administration and Management of Assessment for the Senior Certificate, 2005Chapter 2 : Examinations Board5. Functions of the Examinations Board |
| (1) | Advise on policy and related matters in the Senior Certificate, as it relates to the assessment body. |
| (2) | Advises the Head of Department on matters relating to examinations and assessment. |
| (3) | Deal with all examinations and assessment matters referred to it by the Head of Department, as the case may be. |
| (4) | The Examinations Board will be accountable to the Head of Department for the execution of its functions. |
| (5) | The Examinations Board may establish an Executive Committee to deal with special matters referred to it by the Examinations Board. |
| (6) | The Director-General or his or her nominee, must convene a minimum of two meetings annually with the Chairpersons of the Examinations Board to discuss matters that would enhance the credibility of the Senior Certificate examinations. |