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)75. Composition of the PEIC |
| (1) | The composition of the PEIC will be as follows: |
| (a) | Five officials in the employ of the relevant provincial department of education recommended to the Head of Department for appointment by the provincial Examinations Board; |
| (b) | The provincial education department must include competencies and expertise in the following areas: |
| (i) | The education system as a whole; |
| (ii) | The examination system; |
| (iii) | Professional legal practitioner; |
| (iv) | Subject area specialisation, co-opted on a need basis; and |
| (v) | Labour relations. |
| (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 Head of Department. The additional members with observer status will be appointed by the MEC. |