47 Registration of existing valuers (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Part IV, but subject to subsection (2), any person who— (a) on the date of commencement of this Act, is of or over the age of eighteen years; and (b) for a period of not less than three years immediately prior to the date of commencement of this Act, has been engaged in the valuation of immovable property in Zimbabwe which, in the opinion of the Council, is of sufficient variety and of a satisfactory nature and standard for purposes of registration as a valuer; and (c) satisfies the Council that he has an adequate knowledge of the principles which, in the opinion of the Council, are fundamental to the performance of the work of a valuer and an adequate knowledge of the application of those principles; shall be qualified to be registered as a valuer in terms of this Act. (2) No application for registration in terms of subsection (1) shall be made or considered by the Council after the lapse of twelve months from the date of commencement of this Act. 48 Committee to perform functions of Council pending composition of Council (1) The Minister shall appoint a committee of seven persons, including the person holding the office of Government Chief Valuation Officer, to perform the functions of the Council in accordance with this Act until such time as the Council is duly constituted in accordance with section five. (2) Members of a committee referred to in subsection (1) shall be paid such remuneration and allowances, if any, as the Minister may fix. SCHEDULE (Sections 25 (2) (c) and 46) PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION (1) Post-qualification employment in Zimbabwe for a period of not less than three years working under the supervision of a valuer and engaged for that period in the valuation of immovable property. (2) Employment outside Zimbabwe in such occupation and for such periods considered by the Council to provide substantially similar post-qualification experience as that required in Zimbabwe, coupled with at least six months’ experience in a valuer’s office in Zimbabwe in the valuation of immovable property: Provided that the Council may, under special circumstances, waive the requirement of six months’ experience in the case of a person in the service of the Government of Zimbabwe or a local authority. - 20 -