Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

29.   Revocation of the appointment of a member of the Board

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    (1)   The Minister may revoke the appointment of a member of the Board who is appointed under section 22(2)(d) and (e), if satisfied that the member —

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      (a)     is disqualified from being a member of the Board under section 27;

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      (b)     is unable to perform the functions of his or her office;

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      (c)     is guilty of misconduct;

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      (d)     has failed to attend 3 consecutive meetings of the Board without presenting —

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        (i)     a medical certificate issued by a health practitioner, or

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        (ii)     a written excuse —

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          (A)     in the case of the Chairperson, to the Minister;

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          (B)     in the case of any other member, to the Chairperson;

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      (e)     has failed to act in the best interest of the Board.

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    (2)   A member of the Board may be suspected of misconduct if the member —

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      (a)     votes in respect of a matter before the Board in which he or she has a direct or indirect interest;

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      (b)     seeks to influence the vote of any other member of the Board in relation to a matter before the Board in which he or she has a direct or an indirect interest.

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    (3)   Where a member of the Board is suspected of being guilty of misconduct or failing to act in the best interest of the Board under subsection (1)(c) or (e), the Minister shall refer the matter to the Tribunal for determination.

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    (4)   Where the Minister revokes the appointment of a member of the Board, the Minister shall state the reasons for the revocation.