Section 8: Energy Efficiency Committee

8. Energy Efficiency Committee (1) The Office shall be administered and managed by the Energy Efficiency Committee, which shall consist of— (a) a Chairperson, with an engineering background and having experience and knowledge in energy management, to be appointed by the Minister; (b) a representative of the Ministry; [Issue 6] E10A – 4 Revised Laws of Mauritius (c) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of environment; (d) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of industry; (e) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of local government; (f) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of public infrastructure, with experience in engineering or architecture; (g) a representative of the National Transport Authority; (h) a representative of the Joint Economic Council; (i) a representative of the Institution of Engineers; (j) a representative of the Mauritius Association of Architects; and (k) 2 technical experts, with qualifications and experience in energy efficiency matters, one of whom shall be from the University of Mauritius, to be appointed by the Minister. continued on page E10A – 5 E10A – 4 (1) [Issue 6] Revised Laws of Mauritius (2) No person shall be qualified to be a member where he is— (a) a member of the Assembly; (b) a member of a local authority; or (c) otherwise actively engaged in politics. (3) Subject to subsection (4), a member, other than an ex officio member, shall hold office for a period of 2 years but shall be eligible for reappointment. (4) A member, other than an ex officio member, shall cease to hold office— (a) on the completion of his term of office; (b) on his resignation; (c) where he becomes a member of the Assembly or local authority, or otherwise actively engaged in politics; or (d) where he, without sufficient cause, fails to attend 3 consecutive meetings of the Committee. (5) For the purposes of subsections (2) and (4), a person who— (a) is a candidate, an agent or an official representative of a candidate at an election; or (b) is an officer or member of a political party, shall be deemed to be actively engaged in politics. (6) Every member shall be paid such fees or allowances as the Minister may determine. (7) The appointment of any person to serve as a member of the Committee shall be published in the Gazette. (8) Where a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Committee, the vacancy shall be filled by a person appointed by the Minister, who shall hold office for the remainder of the term of office of that member. (9) Any member may be removed or suspended from the Committee by the Minister for any reason specified in section 37 (3) (b) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Act. (10) The Committee may co-opt any person who may be of assistance in relation to any matter before it and the co-opted member shall— (a) not have the right to vote at any meeting of the Committee; and (b) be paid such fees or allowances as the Minister may determine. (11) No member shall engage in any activity which may undermine the reputation or integrity of the Office.