(1)(a). The Labour Relations Act stipulates that the maximum period for acting in a higher position shall not be more three (3) months. The NAC allows an employee to act in a higher position for a three (3) months period and thereafter allow for rotation (where there are suitable candidates) if the position is still vacant. Should a need persist, the acting period can be extended.
(b) Currently three people are serving in an acting capacity for the positions of CEO, CFO and the Marketing and Communications Manager.
(c) The policy was applied in that extensions were granted and approved.
(2). The NAC has six (6) vacancies
(3). Yes, five positions have been vacant for more than three (3) months. The reason is that the NAC had to procure the services of a recruitment agency to handle the recruitment of the CEO and CFO position. The other three positions have been delayed due to budgetary constraints.
(4). The Chairperson is involved in the recruitment process of the Chief Executive Officer.