Section 5: The Board

5. The Board (1) The Corporation shall be administered by a Board. (2) The Board shall consist of— (a) a Chairperson, to be appointed by the Minister with the approval of the Prime Minister; (b) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of finance; (c) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of trade; (d) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of agriculture; (e) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of economic planning; (f) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of energy; (g) the Director-General of the Mauritius Ports Authority or his representative; (h) a representative of consumer interests appointed by the Minister; and (i) not more than 2 other members appointed by the Minister. [Issue 9] S37 – 2 (3) Every appointed member shall— (a) be a person who, in the Minister’s opinion, has experience and proven ability in the field of commerce, finance or administration or has some special knowledge or experience that renders him a fit and proper person to be a member; and (b) hold and vacate office on such terms and conditions as the Minister thinks fit. (4) (a) A member of the Assembly or of a local authority shall not be qualified to be an appointed member. (b) Every appointed member shall vacate his office if he becomes a member of the Assembly or of a local authority. (5) Every member shall be paid by the Corporation such remuneration or allowance as the Board may, with the approval of the Minister, determine. [S. 5 amended by Act 29 of 1988; Act 3 of 1998.]