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Written by Romaana Naidoo   
Monday, 22 June 2009

Joburg, economic hub

Johannesburg is calling for the public to nominate suitable candidates for its planned economic development advisory panel. Appointments will be made by the mayor.

NOMINATIONS for Joburg's economic development advisory panel close on 26 June.

The panel is being set up to advise the City's executive, its member of the mayoral committee for finance and economic development and its executive director for economic development, on matters of economic development.

Nominees should be South African citizens or permanent residents; preferably live in Gauteng; possess the relevant qualifications or have notable experience or skills in economic development or related areas; and - according to the call for nominations document - "are in all respects fit to be members in terms of sound corporate governance criteria".

Members will be appointed for three years and allowances will be governed by the National Treasury guidelines.

Nominations must be submitted by 26 June to the executive mayor of Johannesburg. They should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae of the nominees, including relevant experience and contactable referees.

A motivation letter should be attached explaining why the nominee would be a suitable member of the panel. Nominees should also indicate that they are available to be appointed.

Executive Mayor Amos Masondo will appoint the members of the panel. Nomination forms are available from Refilwe Mashigo on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or phone 011 703 5240.

Nominations can be emailed to Mashigo or can be posted to the executive mayor of Johannesburg, c/o Ben Moholwa, PO Box 1049, Johannesburg, 2000 or delivered to Ben Moholwa, Jorissen Place, 66 Jorissen Street, second floor, west wing. Envelopes should be clearly marked Economic Development Advisory Panel.

The panel, which will be chaired by the executive mayor, will consist of 10 economic development experts from various institutions, organisations or bodies, complemented by the relevant City officials.

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