Cap. 607 Art. 8Compositionofthe Board. 

(1) The Board shall be composed of not less than six

(6) members and not more than nine (9) members who shall be appointed by the Prime Minister.

(2) The Board shall be composed of the following members:

(a) up to six (6) persons who possess leadership qualities, and have an understanding of further and higher education within the context of the general socio-economic development, nominated by the Minister;

(b) one (1) person representing persons with disability nominated by the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability;

(c) the Chairperson of the Quality Assurance Committee referred to referred to in article 17; and

(d) a student following a full programme of studies at MQF Level 7 or higher.

(3) The Prime Minister shall nominate a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from amongst the members of the Board. In the case where the Chairperson is abroad or for any other reason, for a temporary period, is unable to perform his functions, the Deputy Chairperson shall act as Chairperson and shall perform the powers and functions of the Chairperson. This also applies in the case of a resignation or removal of the Chairperson, until a new Chairperson is appointed.

(4) The Board shall appoint a Secretary to keep minutes and a record of the meetings and of its decisions. The secretary shall not be a member of the Board.