Question NW2567 to the Minister of Economic Development
22 September 2017 - NW2567
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Economic Development
When are the application dates (a) opening and (b) closing for the board positions of all entities and councils reporting to him?
Reply:
- The Competition Commission is not required to have a board. In accordance with Section 22 of the Competition Act 89 of 1998, The Minister appoints the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
- The Competition Tribunal is not required to have a board. In accordance with Sections 29 and 30 of the Competition Act 89 of 1998, The President, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoints the Tribunal Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, full-time and part-time Tribunal members.
- ITAC does not have a board, but consists of a full-time Chief Commissioner and part-time Commissioners.
- IDC has a board in place and board members are reappointed, appointed or retired at the Annual General Meeting. The next AGM to consider board membership will take place in 2018.
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