In terms of Section 4(1) of the NAC Act (Act 56 of 1997) read with section 21(a) of the Cultural Laws Amendment Act ( Act 36 of 2001) , it specifies that the Council of the NAC shall consist of 9 provincial representatives who shall " shall within the province in question by public and transparent process which shall be determined and overseen by the responsible member " 

The MEC for Sport , Arts and Culture Mr. Mangaliso Matika hereby invites nominations for a suitable candidate to represent the Northern Cape to serve on the National Arts Council Board.