1. The appointment of the Chairperson of the Governing Body of the CCMA for a period of five years was done in error, and the matter was reported by the Department to the Portfolio Committee. The Department is aware that section 116 of the Labour Relations Act specifies a three year appointment period and steps have been taken to rectify the situation so as to bring the period of appointment in line with the Act.
2. The National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) did nominate two candidates for the position of Chairperson of the CCMA Governing Body and requested the Minister to consider the nominees. This was done in writing by the Executive Director of NEDLAC in August 2013.
3. The mandate for the appointment of the Chairperson of the CCMA Governing Body is contained in section 116 of the Labour Relations Act. Further information relating to the functioning of the CCMA Governing Body is contained in Schedule 3 to the Labour Relations Act.
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