Education & Recreation, Arts & Culture, Science & Technology Select Committee consideration & adoption of Committee Programme
NCOP Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture
04 August 2009
Chairperson: Ms M Makgate (ANC, North West)
Meeting Summary
Draft Programme
The Committee adopted their programme for the second term and agreed on the following priorities:
- School Safety and Drug Free in schools
- Literacy in schools and Early Childhood Development
- Development of sport and infrastructure and Safety of Sport and Recreation Events
- Libraries in communities and in schools
- Briefing on the Safety of Sports and Recreational Events Bill
Adoption of Minutes
The Committee considered and adopted, with amendments, all the minutes of their previous meetings.
Meeting report
Ms B Mncube (ANC,
The Chairperson noted that this was an isolated case as other Members had received their documents the day before. She apologised to Ms Mncube and asked the Committee Secretary to notify Members telephonically as soon as any documentation is placed in their respective pigeonholes.
Adoption of Draft Programme
The Chairperson tabled the draft programme and asked Members to prioritise items for action.
Mr M de Villiers (DA,
Mr S Plaatjie (Cope,
Ms R Rasmeni (ANC,
Mr Plaatjie suggested that the briefing on school safety should be conducted at a provincial level.
The Chairperson disagreed, and pointed out that policies and guidelines were set by the national department and therefore any engagement should be held at a national level. He added that the Committee could still conduct oversight visits at a provincial level.
It was agreed that the programme would include the following priority areas:
- School Safety and Drug Free in schools
- Literacy in schools and Early Childhood Development
- Development of sport and infrastructure and Safety of Sport and Recreation Events
- Libraries in communities and in schools
- Briefing on the Safety of Sports and Recreational Events Bill
Adoption of Minutes
Minutes of Meetings held on 4 June 2009, 24 June 2009, 30 June 2009, 1 July 2009 09h00, 1 July 2009 11h15; and 8 July 2009 were tabled and adopted with amendments.
The Chairperson advised Members to be punctual for meetings and to tender apologies in writing when they are absent.
The meeting was adjourned.
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