Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997)Chapter VI : Water Boards36. Chief executive of water board |
| (1) | Every water board must— |
| (a) | appoint a suitable person as chief executive of the water board, for a renewable period; and |
| (b) | determine the duties, conditions of service and remuneration of the chief executive. |
| (2) | A water board must determine the salary of its chief executive, subject to the approval of the Minister. |
| (3) | Subject to any existing rights of a person appointed before the commencement of this Act, a water board may terminate the services of the chief executive of the water board— |
| (a) | for good reason; and |
| (b) | in accordance with fair labour practices and the terms of his or her contract of employment. |