Section 5: The Board

5. The Board (1) The Fund shall be administered and managed by a Board to be known as Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund Board. (2) The Board shall consist of— (a) a Chairperson, to be appointed by the Prime Minister; (b) a Vice-Chairperson, to be appointed by the Minister; (c) a representative of the Prime Minister’s Office; (d) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of finance; (e) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of arts and culture; (f) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of agriculture; (g) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of education; (h) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of environment; (i) a representative of the Mauritian Cultural Centre; (j) a representative of the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture; (k) a representative of the National Heritage Fund; (l) a representative of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute; (m) a representative of the Black River District Council; and (n) 4 persons having wide experience in matters relating to history, natural history and national heritage, to be appointed by the Minister. [Issue 1] L11 – 2 (3) The Chairperson and other members of the Board, other than the ex officio members of the Board, shall hold office for a period of 3 years and shall be eligible for reappointment. (4) Every member shall be paid such fees and allowances as may be determined by the Minister.