National Strategic Intelligence Act, 1994 (Act No. 39 of 1994)5A. Functions of Minister |
| (1) | The Minister shall, subject to subsection (2), do everything necessary for the efficient functioning, control and supervision of the co-ordination of intelligence supplied by the National Intelligence Structures. |
| (2) | The Minister shall perform a function contemplated in subsection (1) which affects a function of the National Defence Force or the South African Police Service in consultation with the Minister responsible for that Force or Service, as the case may be. |
| (3) | Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may, for the purposes of the functions contemplated in subsection (1), establish such support structures as are necessary— |
| (a) | for the efficient co-ordination of intelligence; and |
| (b) | to assist the Minister to advise the President and the national executive. |
[Subsection (3) substituted by section 6 of Act No. 67 of 2002]
| (4) | The Minister may delegate, the function contemplated in subsection (3) to the Co-ordinator for Intelligence. |
[Subsection (4) inserted by section 6 of Act No. 67 of 2002]
| (5) | The Minister shall advise the President and the national executive on national strategic intelligence and co-ordination of intelligence. |
[Subsection (5) inserted by section 6 of Act 67 of 2002]
[Section 5A inserted by section 6 of Act No. 37 of 1998]