01 August 2010- 31 Jul 2013
Dr Glen Carlisle (Chairperson)
Dr Riaan Mulder (Mixed Animal Practitioner)
Dr Mark Verseput (Small Animal Practitioner)
Vacant (State Veterinary Services)- to be confirmed

The Committee screens complaints lodged with Council.  These complaints are evaluated with the replies received from the respondents against whom complaints were lodged. The committee, after scrutiny of complaints , inter alia recommends that a formal inquiry should be held, that there were no grounds for a complaint, that a decision could not be made on the information submitted and that further information should be obtained; or acts in terms of Rule 35 (5) of the rules.

The Chairpersons of all committees are members of Council

Members with relevant expertise are co-opted onto the committee as and when required.

Inquiries: Inquiry Body

Chairperson: Ms N Kadwa

The tribunals for Council inquiries are constituted of the Chairperson who is a member of Council and one other Council member or member who served previously and two private practitioners or members relevant to the case

The Registrar, Mrs H Kruger or the Director Legal Affairs, Mrs S Dowlath Singh is appointed by Council in terms of Section 32 (2) of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act to act as the pro forma complainant at Council inquiries and leads the evidence on behalf of the Council at these inquiries.