Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996/1999-03-19/Chapter 13

Appointment and tenure of members

The Commission consists of the following women and men appointed by the President, as head of the national executive:

A chairperson and a deputy chairperson;

nine persons each of whom is nominated by the Executive Council of a province, with each province nominating only one person; two persons nominated by organised local government in terms of section 163; and nine other persons.

Members of the Commission must have appropriate expertise.

Members serve for a term established in terms of national legislation. The President may remove a member from office on the ground of misconduct, incapacity or incompetence.