S.L. 458.31 Art. 4The Committee.

(1) The Government Formulary List Advisory Committee shall consist of:

(a) a chairperson;

(b) two pharmacists who are also public officers;

(c) two clinicians from amongst the medical consultants who are public officers;

(d) a patient representative;

(e) a legal advisor who is a public officer;

(f) two economic advisors.

(2) The Chairperson and the members of the Committee -

(a) shall be appointed by the Minister responsible for health for a period of two years;

(b) may resign their office at any time by giving notice in writing to the Minister.

(3) The Minister may at any time remove the Chairperson and, or any of the members of the Committee appointed according to sub-regulation (2), on grounds of disability to perform their functions, bankruptcy or neglect of duty.

(4) The quorum necessary for meetings of the Committee shall be the Chairperson and not less than half the other members: Provided that the Committee may act notwithstanding any vacancy among its members.

(5) Before reaching a decision the Committee may consult any experts it deems necessary.

(6) The decisions of the Committee shall be taken by a majority of votes of members present at the meeting. The Chairperson shall have an original vote and, in the case of equality of votes, also a second or casting vote.

(7) The Superintendent of Public Health, the members of the Committee and any experts shall declare their interest, and the Minister shall have the right to refuse any committee members or experts on the basis of conflict of interest.