Section 31: Establishment of Board

31. Establishment of Board (1) There is established for the purposes of this Act a National Pensions Board. (2) The Board shall consist of— (a) a Chairperson, to be appointed by the Minister; (b) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of finance; (c) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of health; (d) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of labour; (e) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of social security; (f) 2 representatives of employers in the sugar industry, to be appointed by the Minister; (g) 2 representatives of employers, to be appointed by the Minister from among employers outside the sugar industry; (h) 2 representatives of employees in the sugar industry, to be appointed by the Minister after consultation with the appropriate trade unions; (i) 2 representatives of employees outside the sugar industry, to be appointed by the Minister after consultation with the appropriate trade unions. (3) Every member of the Board, other than an ex officio member, shall hold or vacate office on such terms and conditions as the Minister may determine. (4) Every member of the Board may be paid such allowance as the Minister may determine. [S. 31 amended by Act 18 of 1987.] N21 – 21 [Issue 5] National Pensions Act