Customary Initiation Act, 2021 (Act No. 2 of 2021)RegulationsCustomary Initiation Regulations, 2025Chapter 3 : Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee7. Interim chairperson |
| (1) | If both the chairperson and deputy chairperson of a PICC are unable to execute or perform their duties, functions and responsibilities, or when both positions are vacant, the remaining members of the PICC must, from amongst the members contemplated in section 11(1)(a), (2)(a) or (b) or (3) of the Act, as the case may be, elect a member to act as chairperson while the said circumstances prevail. |
| (2) | For the purposes of an election as contemplated in sub-regulation (1), the HOD or his or her designate must arrange a meeting of the PICC and give notice of such meeting to the members of the PICC at least five working days prior to such meeting. |
| (3) | The HOD shall chair a meeting as contemplated in sub-regulation (2). |
| (4) | The HOD may delegate the responsibilities provided for in sub-regulations (2) and (3) to a Chief Director within the relevant department. |
| (5) | Section 14(2)(a), (3) and (4) of the Act apply with the necessary changes to a meeting contemplated in sub-regulation (2). |
| (6) | If, during a meeting of the PICC, both the chairperson and deputy chairperson of the PICC become unable or unavailable to execute or perform their duties, functions and responsibilities, the remaining members of the PICC must, from amongst themselves, elect a member to act as chairperson for the duration of the specific meeting: Provided that the remaining members must form a quorum as contemplated in section 14(3) of the Act. |