1. Officials from the provinces are currently involved, and will be involved in the future, in the setting and quality assurance of question papers for the Senior Certificate and the National Senior Certificate.
2. In the event of any officials being appointed to set or moderate national question papers or to undertake any other quality assurance duty for the DOE or Umalusi for which they receive additional remuneration, they must each complete a Z1 (leave of absence) form for the days they will be absent from their place of work.
3. The type of leave to be taken in this case is special leave, and the reason for the special leave must be given and the supporting documentation provided. Such leave must be approved prior to these officials absenting themselves from their place of work.
4. Supervisors of such officials must ensure that the latter comply with this regulation.


SIGNED: J.P. RAULT-SMITH
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2007:01:09