Cap. 321 Art. 7Functions of the Board.

(1) The functions of the Board are -

(a) to consider applications for the issue of a warrant;

(b) to hold enquiries regarding any charge of professional misconduct or abuse made against any inġinier in connection with the exercise of his profession or with professional matters, saving the provisions of the Criminal Code or of any other law;

(c) to deal with cases leading to the suspension or withdrawal of a warrant, or of a special licence granted under article 5, as provided by or under this Act;

(d) to advise, or make recommendations or otherwise express its views, to the Minister on any matter on which the Minister is to consult with the Board or on which the Board is to make recommendations to the Minister or on which the opinion or recommendation of the Board is sought by the Minister;

(e) to perform such other functions as arise from this Act or any other law or as may be delegated to it by the Minister under this Act.

(2) In the exercise of its functions under sub-article (1)(d) and (e), the Board may consult with such persons as it may deem appropriate, and in the exercise of its functions under sub-article (1)(c), (d) and (e), may also appoint committees, of which the Chairman shall be a member of the Board, for the carrying out of such studies or other work as the Board may assign to them.

(3) The Board shall, not later than three months after the end of holders qualified in separate fields of engineering.