Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

4.   Constitution of the Board

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    (1)   Subject to subsection (4), the Board shall consist of the following members appointed by the Minister—

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      (a)     a member appointed after consultation with the union representing the employees of the Hospital;

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      (b)     not less than 8 members or more than 10 members appointed from among persons of proven capacity in matters relating to industry, law, administration, science, accounting, finance or health.

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    (2)   The Board shall at its first meeting called by the Minister appoint a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from amongst the appointed members and the Board shall appoint a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson whenever such vacancy exists.

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    (3)   The names of the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and the other members of the Board shall be published in the Gazette.

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    (4)   An employee of the Hospital under paragraph (1)(a) is not eligible for appointment as a member of the Board.