S.L. 217.8 Art. 2Monitoring Board.

(1) There shall be a Monitoring Board for Detained Persons, hereinafter referred to as "the Board", composed of a

Chairman, a minimum of two and a maximum of four members, including the secretary, which members shall be appointed every second year, by the Minister responsible for immigration, hereinafter referred to as "the Minister".

(2) Members of the Board shall be eligible for re-appointment and shall be nominated from amongst persons who are preferably experienced in law or human rights or social science or immigration fields, and may include members of non-governmental organisations.

(3) If any vacancy in the Board occurs during the year, on account of death, resignation or for any other cause, the Minister shall, as soon as practicable, appoint another person to fill the vacancy:

Provided that the Board and the members thereof may act notwithstanding any such vacancy.