Section 7: Board

7. Board (1) The Authority shall be managed by a Board which shall consist of— (a) a Chairperson, who shall also be the Chairperson of the Authority and who shall be appointed by the Minister; (b) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of local government; (c) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of tourism; (d) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of environment; (e) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of fisheries; (f) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of lands; (g) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of youth and sports; (h) a representative of the Commissioner of Police, not below the rank of Superintendent; (i) a representative of the Association of District Councils; (j) a representative of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly; and (k) not more than 2 other members, to be appointed by the Minister. (2) Every member shall hold office for not more than 2 years but shall be eligible for reappointment. (3) Any member who has a direct or indirect, pecuniary or other interest in a matter being considered or about to be considered by the Board shall forthwith, or as soon as practicable after the relevant facts have come to his B5 – 3 [Issue 1] Beach Authority Act knowledge, disclose in writing to the Board the nature of his interest and shall not be present during any deliberation of the Board, or take part in any decision, with respect to that matter. (4) Every member shall be paid such fees or allowances as the Minister may determine.