Section 16: Establishment of Council
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16. Establishment of Council
(1) (a) The Mauritius Sports Council referred to in the repealed Sports
Act 2013 shall be deemed to be established under this Act.
(b) The Council shall be a body corporate.
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(2) (a) The Council shall be administered and managed by a Board which
shall consist of—
(i) a chairperson, to be appointed by the Minister;
(ii) a representative of the Ministry;
(iii) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of
education;
(iv) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of
finance;
(v) the chairperson of the National Women’s Sports Commission;
and
(vi) 7 other members, who shall have proven track record in sports,
at least 3 of whom shall be of the female gender, to be
appointed by the Minister.
(b) The members of the Council shall—
(i) hold office, for a period of 2 years; and
(ii) be paid such allowance as the Minister may determine.
(3) (a) At any meeting of the Council, 7 members shall constitute a
quorum.
(b) Subject to this section, the Council shall regulate its meetings
and proceedings in such manner as it may determine.