Spatial Data Infrastructure Act, 2003 (Act No. 54 of 2003)6. Powers and functions of Committee |
| (1) | The Committee must advise the Minister, the Director-General or an organ of dealing with spatial information on— |
| (a) | matters referred to the Committee by the Minister, the Director-General or an organ of state; |
| (b) | any matter regarding the capture, management, maintenance, integration, distribution and use of spatial information; and |
| (c) | any matter the Committee considers necessary or expedient for achieving the objectives of the SASDI. |
| (2) | The Committee— |
| (a) | must facilitate, promote and safeguard an environment for the efficient collection, management, distribution and utilisation of spatial information; |
| (b) | must monitor and acquire information relating to the functioning of the SASDI; |
| (c) | must support the functioning of any structure or measure established under this Act; |
| (d) | may print, circulate, sell, finance and administer the publication of any material relating to spatial information; |
| (e) | must promote awareness of its activities, including dissemination of information on the importance of spatial information for effective governance, planning and decision making; |
| (f) | must, within three months after the end of each financial year, submit a report to the Minister, stating the activities of the Committee and its subcommittees and any recommendations from the Committee aimed at improving its functioning or the functioning of the SASDI; and |
| (g) | may do anything necessary for the proper performance of its functions or to achieve the objectives of the SASDI. |