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Article 220 of the Constitution of South Africa

Article
220
Chapter
CHAPTER 12 — TRADITIONAL LEADERS
Index row title
(1) There is a Financial and Fiscal Commission for the Republic which makes
Source document
The South Africa Constitution
Provision ID
c92b598d-214c-4458-b59c-a25b0397f5b2

72 words

Verbatim text

recommendations envisaged in this Chapter, or in national legislation, to Parliament, provincial legislatures and any other authorities determined by national legislation. (2) The Commission is independent and subject only to the Constitution and the law, and must be impartial. (3) The Commission must function in terms of an Act of Parliament and, in performing its functions, must consider all relevant factors, including those listed in section 214(2). Appointment and tenure of members

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 220 of the Constitution of South Africa.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER 12 — TRADITIONAL LEADERS”.
  • The passage runs to about 72 words.
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