Section 13: National Children’s Committee

13. National Children’s Committee (1) There shall be a National Children’s Committee which shall consist of 15 boys and girls— (a) between the ages of 15 and 18; (b) who shall be elected every 3 years by and from children’s organisations which have been registered with the Council for not less than 6 months; and (c) who shall elect from among themselves a President and a VicePresident. (2) The National Children’s Committee shall meet at least once every 3 months. (3) The National Children’s Committee— (a) may deliberate on any matter relating to child welfare; and (b) shall deliberate, and give its views to the Board, on such matters as may be referred to it by the Board. (4) The President and Vice-President of the National Children’s Committee may attend a meeting of the Board, at the request of the Board. (5) There shall be a Secretary to the National Children’s Committee who shall be appointed by the Board and who shall have such functions as may be assigned to him, or her, by the Board. N10 – 7 [Issue 1] National Children’s Council Act (6) For the purposes of this section, “children’s organisations” includes— (a) Kids’ and Teens’ Clubs; (b) Students’ Councils of educational institutions; and (c) children’s associations from non-governmental organisations. PART IV – STAFF OF COUNCIL