Section 50: ICZM Committee

50. ICZM Committee (1) There shall be for the purposes of this Act an Integrated Coastal Zone Management Committee which shall consist of— (a) the Director of Environment, as Chairperson; (b) a representative of each of the Ministries, departments, public bodies, organisations and associations specified in the Seventh Schedule; and (c) the representatives of 6 non-governmental organisations, appointed by the Minister. (2) The ICZM Committee shall, in relation to the coastal zone— (a) develop an integrated management plan; (b) coordinate regional and international projects; (c) monitor coastal water quality and coastal resources, including wetlands; (d) conduct and recommend studies on beach erosion and propose measures for its control; (e) make recommendations for the upgrading of recreational facilities; (f) coordinate the management of islets and outer islands; (g) make recommendations on guidelines for coastal constructions; (h) propose oil spill contingency planning and sensitivity mapping; and (i) generally, make recommendations to the Minister on the management and protection of the coastal zone. (3) The ICZM Committee shall meet at such place and time as the Chairperson thinks fit. (4) One third of the members of the ICZM Committee shall constitute a quorum. [Issue 2] E12 – 34 Revised Laws of Mauritius (5) The ICZM Committee shall regulate its meetings and proceedings in such manner as it thinks fit. [S. 50 amended by s. 33 (1) of Act 6 of 2008 w.e.f. 15 July 2008.]