S.L. 605.6 ст. 15Compositionofthe Board.

(1) The Board shall be appointed by the Minister for a duration of three (3) years, which may be further extended, and shall be composed of:

(a) a Chairperson;

(b) a member nominated by the Minister;

(c) a member nominated by the Minister for Finance;

(d) a member nominated by Jobsplus;

(e) a member nominated by the Rector of the University of Malta;

(f) a member nominated by the Principal of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology;

(g) a member nominated by the Kunsill Studenti Universitarji; and

(h) a member nominated by the Kunsill Studenti MCAST.

(2) The Minister shall also appoint a person to act as Secretary to the Board and shall ensure the necessary levels of administrative personnel that will enable the Board to fulfil its duties effectively and efficiently.

(3) Members of the Board shall be eligible for re-appointment.

(4) (a) The Board shall meet as often as may be necessary or expedient, but in no case less frequently than once every month.

(b) The Board shall not act unless a quorum consisting of not less than half the number of members is present.

(c) The meetings of the Board shall be chaired by the chairperson or, in his absence, by another member delegated by the chairperson.

(d) Decisions where no consensus is reached shall be taken by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting and in the case of an equality of votes the chairperson shall have and exercise a second or casting vote.

(e) Where a member is absent, without justification, for three

(3) consecutive meetings, the Board shall inform the Minister who may proceed to replace the said member.