National Gender and Equality Commission Act

22. Removal of secretary

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

(1)The secretary may be removed from office by the Commission in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for—

(a)inability to perform the functions of the office of secretary arising out of physical or mental incapacity;

(b)gross misconduct or misbehaviour;

(c)incompetence or neglect of duty;

(d)violation of the Constitution; or

(e)any other ground that would justify removal from office under the terms and conditions of service.

(2)Before the Secretary is removed under subsection (1), the Secretary shall be given—

(a)sufficient notice of the allegations made against him or her; and

(b)an opportunity to present his or her defence against the allegations.