Transport Appeal Tribunal Act, 1998 (Act No. 39 of 1998)

Chapter 2 : The Transport Appeal Tribunal

8. Vacancies in Tribunal

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(1) A member of the Tribunal vacates office—
(a) if the member becomes subject to any disqualification mentioned in section 6;
(b) in the case where the member has resigned by giving one month’s notice in writing to the Minister, when the member’s resignation takes effect.

 

(2) The Minister may remove any member of the Tribunal from office—
(a) for misconduct;
(b) for failing to perform the duties of a member or to perform them diligently and efficiently;
(c) if the member, because of any physical or mental illness or disability, has become incapable of performing a member’s duties or performing them efficiently.

 

(3)

(a) Any vacancy in the office of a member of the Tribunal must be filled by the Minister through the appointment of another member in terms of section 4.
(b) A member so appointed holds office for the unexpired portion of the predecessor’s term of office.