| (1) | The Board shall advise the Minister regarding— |
| (a) | matters of policy arising out of or in connection with the application of this Act; |
| (b) | the nature and extent of the benefits that shall be payable to employees or dependants of employees, including the adjustment of existing pensions; |
| (2) | The Board may at the request of the Commissioner advise him or her on the performance of any aspect of the Commissioner’s functions in terms of this Act. |
[Section 12(2) substituted by section 4(a) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act 10 of 2022, Notice No. 3294, GG48431 dated 17 April 2023 - effective 1 February 2026 per (b) of Proclamation Notice 306, GG53990 dated 23 January 2026]
| (3) | The Board must within three months after the appointment of its members, prepare and adopt a Board Charter. |
[Section 12(3) inserted by section 4(b) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act 10 of 2022, Notice No. 3294, GG48431 dated 17 April 2023 - effective 1 February 2026 per (b) of Proclamation Notice 306, GG53990 dated 23 January 2026]
