Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Remuneration of persons holding public office
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Provision
- 219
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
More details
- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) An Act of Parliament must establish a framework for determining—
(a) the salaries, allowances and benefits of members of the National
Assembly, permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces, members
of the Cabinet, Deputy Ministers, traditional leaders and members of any
councils of traditional leaders; and
(b) the upper limit of salaries, allowances or benefits of members of provincial
legislatures, members of Executive Councils and members of Municipal
Councils of the different categories.
(2) National legislation must establish an independent commission to make
recommendations concerning the salaries, allowances and benefits referred to in
subsection (1).
(3) Parliament may pass the legislation referred to in subsection (1) only after
considering any recommendations of the commission established in terms of
subsection (2).
(4) The national executive, a provincial executive, a municipality or any other relevant
authority may implement the national legislation referred to in subsection (1) only
after considering any recommendations of the commission established in terms of
subsection (2).
(5) National legislation must establish frameworks for determining the salaries,
allowances and benefits of judges, the Public Protector, the Auditor-General,
and members of any commission provided for in the Constitution, including the
broadcasting authority referred to in section 192.
Financial and Fiscal Commission
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