Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997)Chapter VI : Water Boards35. Governance of water boards |
| (1) | A water board consists of a chairperson and such other members as the Minister may appoint from time to time. |
| (2) | Schedule 1 regulates the terms of office of board members, the procedure for the recommendation of persons for appointment as chairperson or board members and the termination of office of board members. |
| (3) | When appointing a member, the Minister must have regard to— |
| (a) | the objects of the water board; |
| (b) | the need for the board to be representative of— |
| (i) | the water services authorities to which it provides water services; |
| (ii) | the other interests served by the water board; and |
| (iii) | the broad population; |
| (c) | the expertise required for the board to function effectively; and |
| (d) | the desirability or otherwise of executive employees being members of the board. |
| (4) | The extent to which relevant water services authorities should be represented on a water board must be determined by the Minister after consultation with every relevant organisation representing municipalities having jurisdiction in the service area. |
| (5) | The Minister may terminate the appointment of any or all the members of a water board. |
| (6) | Non-executive members of a water board may be paid out of the funds of the water board for carrying out their duties as board members, according to a level of remuneration approved by the Minister. |