Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

17.   Committees

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    (1)   The Board may, for the purpose of carrying out its functions under this Act, establish committees to give advice to the Board on matters as the Board determines.

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    (2)   The Board may appoint persons who are not directors or who are not employees of the Authority to a committee established under subsection (1), but such persons shall not comprise more than one-half of the membership of the committee.

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    (3)   If a person other than a director is appointed to a committee under subsection (2), the Board may, determine the remuneration and allowances to be paid to that person.

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    (4)   The Chairperson of a committee must be a person other than the Chairperson of the Board or Chief Executive Officer.

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    (5)   The recommendations made by a committee established under subsection (1) are not binding on the Board but may be considered by the Board in making decisions.

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    (6)   Without limiting the generality of this section, the Board shall appoint an Audit Committee.