Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

79.   Regulated Substances Fund Board

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    (1)   The Fund shall be governed by the Regulated Substances Fund Board.

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    (2)   The Board consists of no less than 5 members and no more than 7 members to be appointed by Cabinet as follows —

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      (a)     the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry who is the Chairperson;

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      (b)     the Director of Finance;

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      (c)     the Chief Executive Officer;

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      (d)     a representative of the private sector;

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      (e)     a person with expertise in finance, economics or other related field.

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    (3)   Cabinet shall appoint one member of the Board to be the Deputy Chairperson.

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    (4)   The Board shall —

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      (a)     manage the monies and business of the Fund;

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      (b)     ensure that monies are used for the purpose for which it was granted;

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      (c)     do all things necessary or incidental to the effective performance of the functions of the Fund.

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    (5)   The appointment of a member of the Board under subsection (2)(d) and (e) is for a term of 3 years.

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    (6)   Cabinet may, on the recommendation of the Minister, designate a Secretary to the Board and determine the remuneration to be paid to a member of the Board.