Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996/2003-12-01/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;

three persons selected, after consulting the Premiers, from a list compiled in accordance with a process prescribed by national legislation; two persons selected, after consulting organised local government, from a list compiled in accordance with a process prescribed by national legislation; and two other persons.

National legislation referred to in subsection (1) must provide for the participation of —

the Premiers in the compilation of a list envisaged in subsection (1)(b); and organised local government in the compilation of a list envisaged in subsection (1)(c).

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.