Section 6A: Managerial Committee

6A. Managerial Committee (1) There shall be for the purposes of this Act a Managerial Committee. Acts 2019 39 (2) The Managerial Committee shall consist of – (a) a Chairperson who shall be a public officer holding the office of medical superintendent; (b) 2 specialists in the field of psychiatry of at least 5 years’ service in the grade of specialist or senior specialist; and (c) a nursing administrator. (3) Every member shall – (a) be appointed by the Minister; and (b) hold office for a period of 2 years and be eligible for reappointment. (4) The Managerial Committee shall meet twice a week or as and when required. (5) (a) The Managerial Committee may co-opt such officer from the Ministry as it may determine to provide assistance in relation to any matter before it. (b) A co-opted member shall not have the right to vote at any meeting of the Managerial Committee. (6) (a) Subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the decision of the Managerial Committee shall be taken by a majority of the votes of all the members present. (b) At any meeting of the Managerial Committee, 3 members shall constitute a quorum. (c) Each member shall have one vote and, in the event of equality of votes, the Chairperson shall have a casting vote. (d) No member shall have the right to vote on any matter in relation to which he has been involved as a treating doctor. (7) Every member shall be paid such fees as the Minister may determine. 40 Acts 2019 (8) The Managerial Committee shall – (a) keep a record of all its proceedings and decisions; (b) every 3 months, furnish to the Commission a report of all its decisions and such other information as the Commission may require. (9) In this section – “member” includes the Chairperson.