Intelligence Services Act, 2002 (Act No. 65 of 2002)

Regulations

Intelligence Services Regulations, 2014

Chapter XXVI : Vetting

9. Appeals Board

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(1)The Minister may appoint five (5) persons to constitute an Appeals Board and to consider appeals: Provided that the persons so appointed and who are not members of the Agency must meet the requirements of a security clearance: Provided further that at least two (2) of the appointed persons must be legal and/or labour relations experts.

 

(2)The members of the Appeals Board may also be members of the Agency.

 

(3)The Minister may, for each appeal lodged, appoint at least three (3) of the members of the Appeals Board to form an Appeals Panel, of whom one (1) must be the chairperson: Provided that at least two (2) of the appointed persons must be legal and/or labour relations experts.

 

(4)The Minister must determine the terms and conditions of appointment of persons on the Appeals Panel who are not members of the Agency in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999).

 

(5)The chairperson of the Appeals Panel must, in consultation with the Director-General, ensure that the Appeals Panel is given the necessary administrative support.