The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture calls for the nomination of six suitable persons to serve for three years, 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029, as members of the National Archives Advisory Council (the Council) established in terms of section 6 of the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa Act, 1996 (the Act).
The core functions of the Council are to—
· advise the Minister and the Director-General on any matter related to the operation of the Act;
· advise the National Archivist on furthering the objects and functions of the National Archives;
· advise and consult with the South African Heritage Resources Agency on the protection of records forming part of the National Estate;
· consult with the Public Protector on investigations into the unauthorised destruction of records otherwise protected under this Act; and
· annually submit a business plan to the Minister for approval.
The other nine members of the Council are elected by the respective provinces.
The Act requires that the six persons appointed by the Minister should be “knowledgeable of or have an interest in archival matters”.
The shortlisted nominees will be subject to interviews.
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