Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

11.   Appointment of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and staff

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    (1)   The Board shall, with the approval of the Minister, appoint a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer each of whom must have knowledge or experience in one or more fields of horse racing, betting, gaming and anti-money laundering policies, procedures and compliance. (Substituted by Act 18 of 2018 and Act 24 of 2019)

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    (2)   (Deleted by Act 24 of 2019)

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    (3)   During the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer the Board may, with the approval of the Minister, appoint a person to act as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer on such terms and conditions as it may determine. (Amended by Act 24 of 2019)

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    (4)   The Board shall appoint a person at such salary and upon such terms and conditions as it may determine to perform the functions of Secretary to the Board.

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    (5)   The Secretary shall perform all the functions entrusted to him or her under this Act and shall perform such additional duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Chief Executive Officer. (Amended by Act 24 of 2019)

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    (6)   The Board may appoint other officers and staff at such salary and on such terms and conditions as it deems necessary for the proper carrying out of its functions under this Act.

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    (7)   A person appointed under subsection (6) shall perform the duties assigned to him or her by the Chief Executive Officer. (Amended by Act 24 of 2019)

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    (8)   The Board shall provide, except where it agrees to other arrangements, for the establishment and maintenance of the pension rights of its officers and staff in accordance with the National Insurance Corporation Act.