National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)

Chapter 7 : Catchment Management Agencies

Part 2 : Governing board of catchment management agencies

83. Removal of members from governing board

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(1)The Minister may remove a member from the governing board, or remove the chairperson or deputy chairperson form office, if—
(a)there is good reason for doing so;
(b)the person concerned has had an opportunity of making representations to the Minister; and
(c)the Minister has consulted with the governing board.

 

(2)The Minister must remove a member nominated by an organ of state or body from a governing board if that organ of state or body requests the Minister to do so.

 

(3)If a person ceases for any reason to be a member of a governing board before that person’s term of office expires, the Minister may, for the remainder of the terms of office—
(a)if that person was nominated by an organ of state or body, appoint another person nominated by that organ or body; or
(b)if that person was selected by the Minister, appoint another  person.