Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

20.   Functions of the Commission

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    (1)   The office of a member of the Commission is vacated —

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      (a)     upon the death of the member;

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      (b)     upon a person becoming disqualified pursuant to section 7(2);

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      (c)     if the member resigns from membership pursuant to section 19;

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      (d)     if the Minister revokes the appointment of that member pursuant to section 10; or

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      (e)     if the member fails to attend 3 consecutive meetings of the Commission without presenting a medical certificate or without being excused by the Chairperson in writing.

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    (2)   If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Commission, the Minister shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of section 7 for the composition of the Commission.

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    (3)   A vacancy in the membership of the Commission shall not invalidate a decision of the Commission made at a meeting with the quorum required pursuant to section 14.