Election of Chairperson

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International Relations

31 August 2021
Chairperson: Mr S Mahumapelo (ANC)
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Meeting Summary

In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee met to elect a new Chairperson. The process was led by the Committee Secretary.

Mr S Mahumapelo (ANC) was nominated unopposed as Chairperson of the Committee. He accepted the nomination and was declared Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation.

The newly-elected Chairperson reminded Members of the important oversight role the Committee plays. He said the Committee will continue to play that role and fulfill its mandate

Meeting report

Election of Chairperson

The Committee Secretary welcomed all Members and informed them the purpose of the meeting was to select a new Committee Chairperson. He took Members through the process of electing a new Chairperson.  The Secretary said he would call for nominations. A nomination must be seconded. If there were no further nominations, the nominated Member would need to accept the nomination. He opened the floor for nominations.

Mr T Mpanza (ANC) nominated Mr S Mahumapelo (ANC) asChairperson of the Portfolio Committee.

Mr D Moela (ANC) seconded the nomination.

Mr Mahumapelo accepted the nomination.

The Secretary confirmed there were no further nominations. He declared Mr Mahumapelo the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation.

Chairperson Remarks

The Chairperson thanked Members and said the work of the Committee will continue as business as usual. The Committee has an important role of oversight of the Executive - the Committee will continue to work on this mandate and ensure it holds the Executive accountable. The Chairperson said he will always be available to consult with Members and Members will be able to reach him every day until 11:00PM, unless there is an emergency. He said he looks forward to working with the Committee; he is new to the environment and will learn from Members who have been part of this Committee. He believed in reciprocal relationships and Members must all times demonstrate respect to each other.

The Chairperson said he will have a meeting with the secretariat and discuss a programme moving forward. He said the programme already in plce would not change unless all Members agree to amend it.

Meeting adjourned.

 

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