| 8.1 | Elections of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson |
| 8.1.1 | As contemplated in clause 7.5.2, the Authority must elect from among its members— |
| 8.1.1.1 | A Chairperson; and |
| 8.1.1.2 | A Vice-chairperson |
| 8.1.2 | The chairperson of the meeting must call for nominations for Chairperson of the Authority. If there is only one nomination, then the chairperson must declare the member concerned elected as Chairperson. If there is more than one nomination, then the chairperson must conduct a closed ballot. |
| 8.1.3 | The nominee who receives the highest number of votes must be declared elected as Chairperson of the Authority. |
| 8.1.4 | If two nominees receive the same number of votes, then the chairperson of the meeting must draw one of the names from a hat or box and that person must be declared elected as the Chairperson of the Authority. |
| 8.1.5 | The Vice-chairperson must be elected in the same manner as the Chairperson, provided that if the chairperson is a member who represents organised employers, then the Vice-chairperson must be a member who represents registered trade unions and vice versa. |
| 8.2.1 | The Chairperson and Vice-chairperson hold office for a period of one (1) year. |
| 8.2.2 | Each year, each office contemplated in sub-clause 8.1.1 must alternate between a member of the Authority representing registered trade unions and a member of the Authority representing organised employers. |
| 8.2.3 | The Chairperson and Vice-chairperson of the Authority may not serve as chairperson or vice-chairperson of any Chamber or provincial committee of the Authority. |
The Chairperson of the Authority must:
| 8.3.1 | Preside at meetings of the Authority; |
| 8.3.2 | Conduct such meetings in accordance with clause 12; and; |
| 8.3.3 | Perform any further duties or functions determined by the Executive Committee. |
The Vice-chairperson must—
| 8.4.1 | Assist the Chairperson to perform his or her duties; |
| 8.4.2 | Exercise the powers and duties of the Chairperson in his or her absence; and |
| 8.4.3 | Perform any further functions determined by the Executive Committee. |
| 8.5 | Temporary absence or incapacity of Chairperson or Vice-chairperson |
| 8.5.1 | If the Chairperson is temporarily absent or incapacitated then the Vice-chairperson must perform the functions of the office of Chairperson far the period of such absence or incapacity. |
| 8.5.2 | If the Chairperson and Vice-chairperson is temporarily absent or incapacitated then the Executive Committee must appoint a member to perform the functions of that office for the period of such absence or incapacity. |
| 8.6.1 | The Chairperson or Vice-chairperson vacates office if: |
| 8.6.1.1 | He or she resigns or is removed as a member as contemplated in clause 7.9.2 or 7.9.3; or |
| 8.6.1.2 | 75% of the members of the Authority pass a resolution to remove him or her from office. |
| 8.6.2 | If the Chairperson or Vice-chairperson vacates office as contemplated in sub-clause 8.6.1, the Authority must replace him or her in the manner contemplated in sub-clause 8.1.1 and the new office bearer must fill the vacancy for the unexpired duration of the previous office bearer's term of office. |
