National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) > Chapter 7 : Catchment Management Agencies > Part 2 : Governing board of catchment management agencies

Part 2 describes the appointment of members of the governing board of a catchment management agency. The board of a catchment management agency will be constituted in such a way that interests of the various stakeholders are represented or reflected in a balanced manner, and the necessary expertise to operate effectively is provided. Members of the governing board can be elected or nominated by the different water user groups for appointment by the Minister, and the Minister may of his or her own accord appoint further members. The Minster may also remove board members for good reason.