Cap. 521 Art. 9Sustainable Development Network.

(1) There shall be a Sustainable Development Network, hereinafter referred to as "the Network" with the aim of promoting sustainable development in Malta.

(2) The Network shall be made up of the following persons:

(a) a chairperson appointed by the Prime Minister;

(b) a deputy chairperson appointed by the Minister;

(c) the Sustainable Development Coordinators responsible for economic, social and environmental issues;

(d) a person from the Non-Governmental Organisations sector having knowledge of and experience in environmental matters appointed by the Minister;

(e) a person with knowledge of, and experience in, commerce, economy and industry appointed by the Minister following consultations with the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development;

(f) a person with knowledge of, and experience in, social and community affairs appointed by the Minister following consultations with the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development.

(3) The Network shall convene as required by the competent authority at least every quarter.

(4) The Network shall endeavour to set up a number of sub-committees that can promote the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development and that shall consist of representatives of the social partners, actors and those with a specific interest in the area.