| 1. |
The standards that are expected of ushers in the
performance of their court duties as described in that job description
are set out hereunder |
| 2. |
While in attendance in court, ushers should be neatly
and appropriately dressed. The appropriate dress code is the following: |
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2.1 |
Male ushers should be dressed in shoes, socks, dark long trousers,
white shirt with buttoned collar, and a sober tie. |
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2.2 |
Female ushers should be dressed in shoes, dark skirt or long trousers,
and
a white, collared blouse. |
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2.3 |
All ushers are required to wear a black gown which must be in a
proper state of repair. Gowns are issued by the registrar, and each usher
is responsible to ensure that the gown remains in his possession, and
is properly cared for. If a gown is lost, the usher concerned will be
responsible for the cost of replacement. If a gown becomes unduly worn,
it must be returned to the registrar, and will
be replaced. |
| 3. |
Ushers must adhere to the duty roster issued
by the registrar unless a departure from the roster has been arranged
with the chief registrar. A copy of the roster for the week will be circulated
to all judges at the commencement of the working week. |
| 4. |
The working hours of ushers are from 8h00 am to 4h15
pm, and they should make their transport arrangements accordingly. Working
hours may not be altered without prior arrangement with the chief usher
and the judge concerned. |
| 5. |
An usher will present himself or herself at the chambers
of the judge to whom he or she has been allocated at 09h30 am each day
in order to determine what may be required of him or her in order to
ensure that the court commences at 10h00 am. The usher will thereafter
attend the court concerned. Once the court is ready to convene he or
she will report at the chambers of the judge concerned in sufficient
time to enable the court to convene at 10h00 am. If a court is not ready
to convene by 10h00 am the usher will immediately report the fact to
the judge concerned. |
| 6. |
Ushers will remain in court, and will remain alert,
throughout the court session. |
| 7. |
An usher who has been allocated to perform duties in
two courts must inform the clerks of both judges accordingly. If the
usher is performing duties in a trial court and in an appeal court, the
usher is required to remain in attendance at the trial court, unless
specific arrangements to the contrary have been made by the judges concerned,
and conveyed to the usher. |
| 8. |
If the court session has not been completed by 3h55
pm, the usher may leave the court at that time in order to complete his
or her other duties before the end of the working day. |
| 9. |
Ushers must at all times conduct themselves in a manner
which enhances the dignity of the court which they serve. Ushers are
also entitled to be treated with due dignity by clerks and judges alike.
Any complaint that an usher might have in that regard should be reported
to the chief usher, who will deal with the matter accordingly. |
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