National Prosecuting Authority Act, 2014 [Chapter 7:20] No. 5/ 2014 (4) Without derogating from the generality of subsection (1), conditions of service fixed in terms of that subsection may provide for the dismissal or discharge of a member of the Authority— (a) owing to— (i) the abolition of his or her post or the withdrawal of his or her authority to prosecute; or (ii) a reduction in, or an adjustment of the Authority; or (b) if the removal will help to improve efficiency or economy in the Authority. (5) Except with the written permission of the Board, no member of the Authority shall engage in any occupation or work for remuneration outside his or her employment in the Authority. 20 Consultations on conditions of service of members of Authority with recognised associations and organisations (1) The Minister responsible for labour may, after consultation with the Board, by written notice to the association or organisation concerned, declare any association or organisation representing all or any members of the Authority to be a recognised association or a recognised organisation, as the case may be, for the purpose of this Act. (2) The Minister responsible for labour may, after consultation with the Board, at any time, by written notice to the recognised association or organisation concerned, revoke any declaration made in terms of subsection (1). (3) The Board may consult with a recognised association or organisation on such matters affecting the efficiency, well-being or good administration of the Authority or the interests of the members of the recognised association or organisation, as the Board thinks appropriate; and a recognised association or organisation may make representations to the Board concerning the conditions of service of the members of the Authority represented by the association or organisation, and the Board shall pay due regard to any such representations when exercising any function in terms of this Act. (4) Any member of the Authority who is eligible to do so may join a recognised association or organisation and, subject to this Act, participate in its lawful activities. (5) A member of the Authority who fails or refuses to join a recognised association or organisation shall not, on account of such failure, be debarred from or prejudiced in respect of any appointment, promotion or advancement within the Authority. PART V DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS OF NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY 21 Investigation and adjudication of misconduct cases Subject to section 23, any case involving misconduct or suspected misconduct on the part of a member (other than the Prosecutor-General) of the Authority shall be investigated, adjudicated upon and, where appropriate, punished by the Board or by such person or authority as may be prescribed. - 12 -