Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)

Chapter II : Administration of Act

13C. Resignation and removal from office

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(1) A member of the Board may resign by giving the Minister—
(a) one month’s prior written notice; or
(b) less than one month’s written notice, with the approval of the Minister.

 

(2) The Minister may remove a member from the Board for reasons relating to—
(a) serious misconduct;
(b) permanent incapacity;
(c) being absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board without prior permission of the Board unless just cause is shown by the member; or
(d) the engagement in any activity that has the potential to undermine the functions of the Board.

 

(3) The Minister shall prescribe the procedure for the removal of Board members.

 

[Section 13C inserted by section 6 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]