(2) Where a question has been reserved in terms of subsection (1), the Board shall state the question in the form of a special case and file it with the Registrar of the High Court. (3) The procedure to be followed on a special case stated in terms of subsection (2), and the powers of the High Court in regard to it, shall be as set out in the High Court Act [Chapter 7:06] and rules made under that Act in regard to special cases. 32 Proof of recommendations and decisions of Board A document which purports to set out a recommendation or decision of the Board or of a committee of the Board and which is purportedly signed by the secretary of the Board shall be prima facie proof of its contents and admissible in any court on its production by any person. 33 Safeguarding State interests Any Minister may nominate any person to present his views to the Board when the Board is considering any matter affecting a Ministry or department under his administration, and the Board shall entertain any representations made to it by such a person. PART VI STAFF OF THE AGENCY 34 Appointment and functions of Director-General (1) The Board, with the approval of the Minister, shall appoint the Director-General of the Agency from among persons with qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of the Agency: Provided that no person shall be appointed as Director-General and no person shall be qualified to hold office as such if he would be disqualified for appointment to the Board in terms of section thirteen or if he would be required to vacate office as a member of the Board in terms of paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of section fifteen had those sections applied to him. (2) The Director-General shall hold office for such period and upon such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board and approved by the Minister after consultation with the Minister responsible for finance. (3) Subject to the control of the Board, the Director-General shall— (a) exercise such of the Agency’s functions as the Board, with the approval of the Minister, may assign to him; and (b) be responsible for the efficient management of the activities, funds and property of the Agency; and (c) exercise general authority over the conduct and discipline of the Agency’s staff; and (d) perform such other functions as the Board may assign to him or as may be conferred or imposed on him by or under this Act or any other enactment. (4) An assignment of functions by the Board in terms of subsection (3)— (a) may be made generally or specifically and subject to such conditions, restrictions, reservations and exceptions as the Board may determine; (b) may be revoked by the Board at any time; (c) shall not preclude the Board itself from exercising the functions. 35 Inspectors and other officers (1) The Board may appoint⎯ 23

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