THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND ACT

1. In this schedule unless the context requires otherwise “member” means a member of the Board and includes the Chairman. Composition

2.–(1) The members of the Board shall be- (a) a Chairman who shall be appointed by the President; (b) two members representing the most representative employers organisation; (c) two members representing organisations of employees the majority of whom are members to the Fund; (d) a representative of the Ministry responsible for labour; (e) a member representing the Ministry responsible for finance; (f) one member representing the private sector appointed from amongst person with knowledge and experience on social security matters; and (g) one representative from the Office of the Attorney General. (2) The representatives referred to in item (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of subparagraph (1) shall be nominated by the organisation or ministry concerned and shall be appointed by the Minister. (3) The nominations and appointments to be made under subparagraph (2) shall be made from amongst persons with experience in social security, financial matters or administration. (4) Notwithstanding subparagraph (2) and (3), the Chairman and the members of the Board shall not be persons holding any political post, or being Chief Executive of the Government. (5) The Minister shall, in appointing members, ensure that all members are proper and fit persons for performing advisory functions of the Board under the provisions of this Act and regulations made thereunder and the Social Security (Regulatory Authority) Act. (6) The office of a member of the Board shall become vacant where- (a) the member ceases to belong to the nominating organisation or ministry; (b) the member is withdrawn by the nominating organisation or ministry; and (c) at the expiration of a period of three years from the date of appointment: Provided that, a member whose term of office has come to an end by effluxion of time may be re-appointed to the office. (7) All the members of the Board shall serve on a part-time basis and shall be entitled to receive such remuneration and allowances as the Minister may determine. 626 Cap. 135 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND ACT [CAP. 50 R.E. 2023] Tenure of appointment Vice chairman

3. Every member of the Board shall continue to hold office until his appointment is revoked or his office becomes vacant for reasons specified in subparagraph (6) of paragraph 2.

4. The Board shall elect one of its members to be the Vice chairman for a term of one year from the date of his election and the person so elected shall be eligible for re-election upon the expiry of his term of office as Vice-chairman. Secretary

5. The Director General shall be the Secretary of the Board. Meeting of the Board

6.–(1) An ordinary meeting of the Board shall be convened by the Chairman and the notice specifying the place, date and time of the meeting shall be sent to each member at his usual place of business or residence not less than fourteen days before the date of such meeting. (2) In case the Chairman is unable to act by reason of illness, absence from mainland Tanzania, or other sufficient cause, the Vice chairman may convene such meeting. (3) The Chairman, or in his absence, the Vice chairman, shall be bound to convene a special meeting of the Board upon receipt of request in writing in that behalf signed by not less than five members of the Board, and not less than fourteen days’ notice of such meeting shall be given to all members of the Board in the manner prescribed in subparagraph (1). (4) The Chairman, the Vice chairman, or the temporary Chairman elected in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 7(2)(c) presiding at any meeting of the Board may invite any person who is not a member to participate in the deliberations of the Board, but any such person shall not be entitled to vote. Procedure and quorum

7.–(1) One half of the total number of the members in office shall form a quorum for a meeting of the Board. (2) There shall preside at any meeting of the Board- (a) the Chairman; (b) in the absence of the Chairman, the Vice chairman; or (c) in the absence of both the Chairman and the Vice chairman, such member as the members present may elect from amongst themselves for the purpose of that meeting. (3) At any meeting of the Board a decision of the majority of the members present and voting shall be deemed to be a decision of the Board, and in the event of an equality of votes the Chairman of the meeting shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote. Absence from three consecutive meetings

8. Where any member absents himself from three consecutive meetings of the Board without reasonable excuse the Board shall advise the appointing authority of the fact and the appointing authority may terminate the appointment of the member and appoint another member in his place. 627 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND ACT [CAP. 50 R.E. 2023] Decision by circulation of papers Minutes of meeting Seal Board may regulate its own proceedings

9. Where any member is by reason of illness, infirmity or absence from the United Republic, member unable to attend any meeting of the Board, the appointing authority may appoint a temporary member in his place and the temporary member shall cease to hold office on the resumption of office of the substantive member.

10. Minutes in proper form of each meeting of the Board shall be kept and shall be confirmed by the Board at the next meeting and signed by the Chairman of the meeting.

11. The Seal of the Board shall not be affixed to any instrument except in the presence of the Director General or such other officer of the Board as the Board may appoint in that behalf.

12. Subject to the provisions of this Schedule the Board shall have power to regulate its own proceedings. 628 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.