Nomination process for Public Protector in South Africa is open
Nominations for Public protector in South Africa has been opened again. If you know someone who would do well in this position, please nominate that person! It would be excellent to get a godly Christian in this position!
Nominations must be in by Friday, 4 September 2009 at 16:00.
I just received the following from the Parliamentary Monitoring Group:
Nominations: Public Protector
The Office of the Public Protector is an institution supporting constitutional democracy, established in terms of sections 181 to 183 of Chapter 9 of the Constitution. Although it may not investigate court decisions, the Office of the Public Protector must investigate matters related to maladministration in relation to the affairs of Government, improper conduct by persons in the Public Service, improper use of public money, improper or unlawful enrichment of a person performing a public function, as well as acts or omissions by a person performing a public function that result in improper prejudice to another person.
The Public Protector must accordingly seek to strengthen and support constitutional democracy through conducting investigations into alleged improper conduct by organs of State, facilitate resolution of disputes, reports and recommend remedial action and raise public awareness about its role and responsibilities. The Public Protector must be accessible to all persons and communities and must be efficient and effective in the execution of its duties. The Office of the Public Protector must be broadly representative of the population of South Africa in both race and gender.
In accordance with the provisions of section 193 of the Constitution, the National Assembly hereby invites nominations from individuals, organisations, institutions and civil society for a suitable person to be appointed as Public Protector.
The nominee must:
Nominations must reach Committee Secretary Mr Thembinkosi Ngoma at tngoma@parliament.gov.za by no later than Friday, 4 September 2009 at 16:00.
Enquiries: tel: Mr Thembinkosi Ngoma (021) 403-3733, cell: 072 145 9368
Issued by: Adv TM Masutha, MP: Chairperson of the ad Hoc Committee to Nominate Person for Appointment as Public Protector.
Thank you,
Mlulami Dodo
Parliamentary Monitoring Group
Website: http://www.pmg.org.za <../../../../../../>
Access to all Parliamentary Committee information
Email mlulami@pmg.org.za
Tel 021 465 8885
Nominations must be in by Friday, 4 September 2009 at 16:00.
I just received the following from the Parliamentary Monitoring Group:
Nominations: Public Protector
The Office of the Public Protector is an institution supporting constitutional democracy, established in terms of sections 181 to 183 of Chapter 9 of the Constitution. Although it may not investigate court decisions, the Office of the Public Protector must investigate matters related to maladministration in relation to the affairs of Government, improper conduct by persons in the Public Service, improper use of public money, improper or unlawful enrichment of a person performing a public function, as well as acts or omissions by a person performing a public function that result in improper prejudice to another person.
The Public Protector must accordingly seek to strengthen and support constitutional democracy through conducting investigations into alleged improper conduct by organs of State, facilitate resolution of disputes, reports and recommend remedial action and raise public awareness about its role and responsibilities. The Public Protector must be accessible to all persons and communities and must be efficient and effective in the execution of its duties. The Office of the Public Protector must be broadly representative of the population of South Africa in both race and gender.
In accordance with the provisions of section 193 of the Constitution, the National Assembly hereby invites nominations from individuals, organisations, institutions and civil society for a suitable person to be appointed as Public Protector.
The nominee must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be fit and proper to hold the office of the Public Protector
- Comply with any other requirements prescribed by national legislation, in. particular the Public Protector Act, 1994.
- Be suitably qualified and experienced with a reputation for honesty and integrity
- Be subject only to the Constitution and the law
- Be impartial and must exercise his her powers and perform his / her functions without fear, favour or prejudice thus preserving the Office's independence
- Maintain high standards of trustworthiness
- Account for decisions and actions
- Display courtesy to all, treating people with dignity and respect
- Be sensitive towards and understand stakeholders' needs and feelings
- Strive to execute responsibilities fairly and consistently with due regard for the facts of each matter
- Full name, ID number and gender
- Contact details, including physical address, telephone/cell number and e-mail address
- Relevant previous experience (including relevant dates and organisations concerned)
- Academic qualifications.
Nominations must reach Committee Secretary Mr Thembinkosi Ngoma at tngoma@parliament.gov.za by no later than Friday, 4 September 2009 at 16:00.
Enquiries: tel: Mr Thembinkosi Ngoma (021) 403-3733, cell: 072 145 9368
Issued by: Adv TM Masutha, MP: Chairperson of the ad Hoc Committee to Nominate Person for Appointment as Public Protector.
Thank you,
Mlulami Dodo
Parliamentary Monitoring Group
Website: http://www.pmg.org.za <../../../../../../>
Access to all Parliamentary Committee information
Email mlulami@pmg.org.za
Tel 021 465 8885
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