Commission on Gender Equality Amendment Act | Act 17 of 2013 — South Africa law | Esheria

Commission on Gender Equality Amendment Act

The Commission for Gender Equality must promote gender equality and has powers to carry out related functions.

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Act 17 of 2013
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
Updated
Official source
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Statute overview

About this statute

The Commission for Gender Equality must promote gender equality and has powers to carry out related functions. The preamble says the Commission on Gender Equality must promote gender equality and has powers to monitor, investigate, research, educate, advise, and report on gender-equality matters. This section amends section 1 of the principal Act by replacing three definitions: Commission, Constitution, and Minister. This section amends the rules for the Commission’s size, appointment process, and removal of members. This section amends the Act’s definition clause by replacing the definitions of “Grondwet,” “Kommissie,” and “Minister.”

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