The Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (the CCMA) is a dispute resolution body established in terms of the Labour Relations Act, number 66 of 1995. It is an independent body. The CCMA does not belong to and is not controlled by any political party, trade union or business. It is not controlled by the state although the public funds it. It also may receive grants, donations and bequests. The Governing Body is the supreme policy making body of the CCMA. It is made up of 11 people, They are: three State representatives; three representatives of organised labour; three representatives from organised business; a chairperson; (all of whom are nominated by NEDLAC) and the Director of the CCMA (nominated by the Governing Body).