S.L. 595.38 Art. 7Special arrangements.

(1) As a special arrangement in terms of article

26(2)(d), in conjunction with article 29 of the Act, the Agency shall be directed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister, and this saving the powers granted to the Minister, the Principal Permanent Secretary and the Permanent Secretary by articles 28 and 29 of the Act.

(2) The Board shall be composed of five (5) Directors appointed by the Minister. One (1) of the Directors shall be appointed by the Minister as the Chairperson of the Board.

(3) The members of the Board shall hold office for a period not exceeding three (3) years. Any member may, before the expiration of his term of office, resign by letter addressed to the Minister:

Provided that the members of the Board may be removed from office by the Minister prior to the expiry of their term of office where, in the opinion of the Minister, they have been found guilty of misconduct or where they are, in the opinion of the Minister, unable to perform the duties of their office.

(4) The Minister shall appoint a person to act as a Secretary of the Board.

(5) The remuneration paid to members of the Board shall be in accordance with the Act and established guidelines.