Section 3: Consultative Committees
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3. Consultative Committees
(1) The Minister may set up such Consultative Committees as he thinks
fit—
(a) for discussions and advice on matters of general policy relating to
fisheries, marine resources, aquaculture and marine conservation;
(b) for inquiring into matters relating to fisheries and marine
resources.
(2) A Consultative Committee shall consist of—
(a) the Minister, who shall be the Chairperson;
(b) such other persons as the Minister may appoint.
(3) Where the Minister is unable to attend a meeting of the Consultative
Committee, he shall designate a member to chair the meeting.
(4) The Chairperson of a Consultative Committee may co-opt at a meeting any person who, in his opinion, may assist the Committee on the subject
under deliberation at that meeting.
(5) No member of the Consultative Committee, other than the representative of a Ministry, shall be deemed to hold a public office by virtue only of
his appointment as member.
(6) A member of the Consultative Committee shall be appointed by the
Minister on such terms and conditions as he may determine.