Limpopo Gambling Board Annual Report

11. Code of Conduct

The growth and success of the gambling industry in the Limpopo Province is dependent on public confidence and trust that it is conducted honestly.

The Entity considers it desirable to provide further guidance to its members and employees to assist them in gaining a clear picture of the behaviour expected in the execution of their various functions.

These standards apply to all members and employees of the Entity, as well as consultants engaged by the Entity.

All newly appointed employees are made aware of the Entity’s code of conduct during induction.

If a member or employee becomes aware of, anticipates, or suspects, corrupt conduct on the part of an organisation, a member of the public, or another Board Member or employee, he or she must report this matter to the Chairperson or the CEO without delay. 12. Health, Safety and Environmental Issues The Entity has an Occupational Health and Safety Committee. The Committee has an approved Charter in place. The approved Health and Safety Policy provides guidance and compliance towards a safe and healthy workplace. The committee holds quarterly meetings to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of employees is attended to. Monthly inspections are done to identify any risks and health issues. Matters arising from the inspection reports are attended to immediately. Due to the COVID–19 pandemic, the Entity has placed emphasis on all Health and Safety protocols which must be followed at all times, including observance of guidelines for social distancing, sanitation and hygiene, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment, like cloth face masks, as determined by the National Department of Health. The Entity has the Occupational Health and Safety Policy and also has a risk assessment for COVID-19 in place. 13. Company Secretary Appointment of Company Secretary Although Limpopo Gambling Board is not obliged to appoint a company secretary as one would with an Entity that applies the Companies Act, the Entity nevertheless adopts best practices across the business sector and implements them to uphold good Corporate Governance.

The Limpopo Gambling Board has been operating without a Company Secretary; the Entity re-advertised the post and the post is intended to be filled during the 2022/23 financial year.

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