Section 4: Establishment of Council
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4. Establishment of Council
(1) There is established for the purposes of this Act a Dangerous
Chemicals Advisory Council.
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(2) The Council shall consist of—
(a) a Chairperson, who shall be an officer of the Ministry, not below
the grade of Principal Medical Officer, to be appointed by the
Minister;
(b) a representative of the Attorney-General’s Office;
(c) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of
agriculture;
(d) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of
co-operatives;
(e) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of
environment;
(f) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of
industry;
(g) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of
labour and industrial relations;
(h) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of
public infrastructure;
(i) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of
local government;
(j) the Director of the Pharmaceutical Services of the Ministry;
(k) a representative of the Commissioner of Police;
(l) a representative of the Customs and Excise Department;
(m) a representative of the Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service;
(n) a representative of the Forensic Science Laboratory;
(o) a representative of the University of Mauritius;
(p) a representative of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and
Industry;
(q) a representative of the Mauritius Ports Authority;
(r) a representative of the Vegetables Growers’ Association to be
appointed by the Minister to whom responsibility for the subject
of co-operatives is assigned;
(s) a representative of the Health and Safety Officers’ Association,
to be appointed by the Minister; and
(t) 3 members of the public, having knowledge in chemicals, to be
appointed by the Minister.
(3) Every appointed member of the Council shall hold office for a period
of 2 years and shall be eligible for reappointment.
(4) Every member of the Council shall be paid such fees and allowances
as the Minister may determine.
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(5) The Council shall regulate its meetings and proceedings in such
manner as it may determine.
(6) The Council shall meet at least once every 4 months.
(7) The Registrar shall act as Secretary to the Council.