EEA's governance is not an afterthought. It is the foundation. Every policy, every procedure, and every legal registration exists because we take our responsibilities seriously.
All of EEA's governance documents were produced in our first year of operation. They are available for review by members, partners, and stakeholders on request.
January 2025
The founding constitutional document of the Economics Excellence Association — establishing structure, roles, member rights, and the governance framework that all other policies derive from.
Request Document →2024 · Authored by Mahlatse Phale
Sets out the behavioural expectations for all EEA members, including conflict of interest provisions, rules and regulations, and a two-tier misconduct framework covering minor and major violations.
Request Document →2024 · Updated version available
A comprehensive disciplinary framework covering the composition of the Disciplinary Committee, investigation procedures, hearing processes, sanctions, and the appeal mechanism.
Request Document →August 2024
Outlines how EEA collects, manages, disburses, and reports on donated funds — including dual-signature requirements, monthly audits, and donor communication standards.
Request Document →All committee members
The formal oath taken by every committee member and ambassador upon appointment — committing them to integrity, accountability, and service above personal interest.
Request Document →Protection of Personal Information Act
EEA is aware of its obligations under POPIA (Act 4 of 2013). Formal POPIA compliance training has not yet been completed. In the interim, member and donor information is handled with care and restricted to internal use only. This is an area we are actively working to formalise.
Contact Us on Data Privacy →EEA operates through the Centre of Economic Excellence NPC — giving it legal standing for institutional partnerships, SED funding, and formal accountability.
Our Code of Conduct is binding on all executive members, committee members, and general members. These are not aspirational principles — they are enforceable standards.
All disciplinary matters are handled by a formal Disciplinary Committee — ensuring no single person holds unaccountable power over another member's standing.
Appeals are heard by a separate panel of at least 3 people — none of whom participated in the original disciplinary proceedings.
To request access to any EEA governance document or to raise a governance concern, contact admin@econexcellence.org. All requests are acknowledged within 5 business days.