It was established in 1981 by Part IV of the Social Security Act (SSA).
The SSB was established on 1 June 1981 with a staff of 26 and funding consisting of a government loan of BZ$50,000.
The Manager is appointed by the Minister of Finance under Section 35 of the SSA.
[3] Persons who have held the position of chairperson of the SSB include: Persons who have held the position of chief executive officer of the SSB include: Inspectors are empowered by Section 40 to enter any premises (excluding private dwellings not used for trade or business) and to make any inquiries for the purpose of determining whether the employment of persons therein complies with the SSA.
Under Section 41, such inspectors are immune from claims relating to the discharge of their duties, unless it is proven that an act or omission was malicious and without probable cause.