Composition of the Governing Council
Members of the Governing Council (GC) are appointed by the Prime Minister as prescribed by Section 7 of the NIPAM Act, 2010 (Act No. 10 of 2010) as follows:
- the Secretary to the Cabinet, as Chairperson;
- the Executive Director, ex officer;
- two persons selected by the Prime Minister by considering gender balance, academic excellence and experience relevant to the objects of NIPAM;
- a person nominated by the Namibian Chamber of Commerce and Industry who represents the interests of that sector;
- a person nominated by the Public Service Commission;
- a person nominated by the recognized trade union with an exclusive bargaining status for public service employees;
- a person nominated by the Association of Regional Councils;
- a person nominated by the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia; and
- two persons nominated by NIPAM to represent the capacity building, research or related interests of NIPAM keeping the gender balance into consideration.
Members of the Governing Council
Founding Members of the Governing Council for NIPAM:Mr Frans Kapofi : Secretary to Cabinet and ChairpersonMrs Mabella Cupid : Vice ChairpersonDr Roland Msiska : ex officio (08/12/2010 – 07/12/2011)Mr Jabulani Ncube (08/12/2010 – 26/08/2012)Mr Jeremia MuadinohambaMr Basilius HainguraDr Becky Ndjoze-OjoHon Samuel NuuyomaMs Barbara van der WesthuizenMs...
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The Governing Council (GC) of NIPAM is vested with the following statutory powers:to make rules and guidelines;approve the Strategic Plan and Annual Plan of NIPAM;to approve the annual budget of NIPAM;to accept the management of any endowment trust, fund, subscription or donation consistent with the objects of the institute;to approve...
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