| (1) | The Board consists of no fewer than 17 and no more than 20 members, and must reflect the gender and racial composition in the Republic. |
[Section 59(1) substituted by section 47(a) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Act, 2008]
| (2) | The Minister must appoint as members of the Board— |
| (c) | three persons representing any relevant State department, |
| (d) | three persons representing organized labour, |
| (e) | three persons representing organised business, |
| (f) | at least one person representing any relevant non-governmental organisation; |
| (g) | two persons representing relevant community-based organisations; |
| (h) | at least two other persons with appropriate experience, expertise or skill to enhance the Board’s capability of performing its functions more effectively; and |
| (i) | at least one person from a designated agency. |
[Section 59(2)(i) inserted by section 47(b) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Act, 2008]
| (3) | The members of the Board must elect a deputy chairperson from amongst their number at their first meeting. |
