Section 10: Functions of Council

10. Functions of Council (1) The functions of the Council shall be to— (a) exercise and maintain discipline in the practice of veterinary surgery; (b) advise the Minister on any matter governed by this Act; (c) establish a code of practice for the veterinary profession on standards of professional conduct and veterinary ethics; and (d) publish an annual list of veterinary surgeons. (2) Pursuant to subsection (1) (a), the Council may investigate a complaint against a veterinary surgeon other than a visitor specified in section 17. (3) Where the Council investigates a complaint— (a) it shall notify the veterinary surgeon, whose conduct, act or omission is under investigation, of the nature of the complaint and give him an opportunity to be heard and to be assisted by a legal representative of his choice; (b) it may summon and hear witnesses; and (c) it may call for relevant documents and make such extracts or copies as it thinks fit. (4) The Council shall keep a proper record of all its proceedings under subsection (3). [S. 10 amended by Act 23 of 1994.] [Issue 1] V6 – 4 Revised Laws of Mauritius