Section 5: Composition of Committee

5. Composition of Committee (1) The Committee shall consist of— (a) a Chairperson; (b) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of industry; (c) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of finance; (d) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of economic planning and development; (e) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of health; (f) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of women’s rights; (g) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of co-operatives; (h) 2 representatives of consumers’ associations; (i) 2 representatives of women’s associations; (j) 4 representatives of trade unions; (k) 4 representatives of traders’ associations; and (l) 3 members of the Assembly. (2) The Chairperson shall— (a) have administrative experience; (b) be well versed in consumer matters; (c) not hold a public office; (d) be appointed by the Minister; and (e) hold office for 3 years and shall be eligible for reappointment. (3) The members specified in subsection (1) (h) to (l) shall— (a) be appointed by the Minister; and (b) hold office for one year and be eligible for reappointment. (4) Every appointed member shall be paid such allowance as may be determined by the Minister. [S. 5 amended by Act 48 of 1991.]