South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)RegulationsRegulations for the Conduct, Administration and Management of Assessment for the Senior Certificate, 2005Chapter 13 : The National Examination Irregularities Committee (NEIC)70. Composition of the NEIC |
| (1) | The National Examinations Irregularities Committee will comprise the following persons: |
| (a) | Two representatives from the Department of Education appointed by the Director-General. The representative from the Chief Directorate: Educational Measurement, Assessment and Public Examinations will serve as chairperson and the second representative will be nominated from the Legal Section of the Department of Education. |
| (b) | One official from each of the provincial education departments, nominated by the Head of Department. |
| (c) | One representative from each of the private assessment bodies. |
| (2) | In addition the following persons will be nominated as observers: |
| (a) | One representative from Higher Education South Africa; |
| (b) | One representative from the South African Qualifications Authority; |
| (c) | One representative from Umalusi; and |
| (d) | One representative from each of the recognised teacher unions. |
| (3) | All members of the committee, together with the chairperson, will be appointed by the Director-General. The Minister will appoint the additional members with observer status. |