A member of a provincial council who contravenes section 15 of the Provinces Act may be suspended from his position by the presiding officer of the provincial council. The latter shall refer the matter to the provincial council for consideration at its next meeting.
After giving the person suspended the opportunity to defend himself orally, the provincial council may declare him expelled. If it finds no reason to do so, it shall terminate the suspension.
The provincial council may also expel a member ex proprio motu, after giving him the opportunity to defend himself orally, if that person has contravened section 15 of the Provinces Act.
Notice of the decision of the provincial council referred to in subsections 2 and 3 shall be given forthwith to the person concerned.
If the provincial council has decided to expel a member, this decision shall not take effect within the time limit for lodging an application for review or, if an application for review has been lodged, until a decision has been taken. If the expulsion is by virtue of a decision taken ex proprio motu, the member of the provincial council shall be suspended from his position during this period.
If a member of the provincial council has been expelled under this section, the King’s Commissioner shall notify the chairperson of the central electoral committee accordingly.
