South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)RegulationsRegulations for the Conduct, Administration and Management of Assessment for the Senior Certificate, 2005Chapter 2 : Examinations Board4. Composition and structure |
| (1) | The MEC must determine the composition of the Examinations Board taking into account the following: |
| (a) | Knowledge and understanding of examinations and assessment processes in schools and other learning institutions; |
| (b) | Representivity on the basis of race, gender, inclusivity and equity; and |
| (c) | Representation of, inter alia, the following stakeholders: |
| (i) | Heads of schools and other institutions; |
| (ii) | Recognised teacher unions; |
| (iii) | School governing bodies of public schools or learning institutions; |
| (iv) | Higher Education Councils; |
| (v) | FET College councils; and |
| (vi) | Private assessment bodies. |
| (2) | The MEC must invite, consider and appoint members from the nominations received from the above stakeholders. |
| (3) | Private assessment bodies must determine the composition of the Examinations Board and appoint its members. |
| (4) | The Minister may appoint additional members, with observer status, to serve on the Examinations Board of the private assessment bodies. |