Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

PART 2
ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AUTHORITY OF SAINT LUCIA

3.   Establishment and Constitution of National Archives Authority of Saint Lucia

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   (1)   There is hereby established a body to be known as the National Archives Authority of Saint Lucia, which consists of a chairperson, a deputy chairperson, and not less than 5 not more than 7 other members all of whom shall be appointed by the Minister by instrument in writing.

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   (2)   There shall be a secretary of the Authority who shall be appointed by the Minister on such terms and conditions as the Minister thinks fit.

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   (3)   A member shall, subject to subsections (4), (5) and (6) hold office for such period as the Minister may direct in the instrument appointing such member, but shall be eligible for re-appointment.

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   (4)   Where a member has expressed his or her inability to act as such member or is absent from Saint Lucia for a long period, the Minister may appoint, any person to act temporarily in his or her place.

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   (5)   A member, other than the chairperson, may at any time resign his or her office in writing addressed to the chairperson and upon the date of receipt by the chairperson of such letter shall cease to be a member of the Authority.

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   (6)   The chairperson may at any time resign his or her office in writing addressed to the Minister and upon the date of the receipt by the Minister of such letter shall cease to be chairperson and a member of the Authority.

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   (7)   The Minister may at any time by instrument in writing revoke the appointment of any member of the Authority.

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   (8)   A vacancy is considered to arise in the membership of the Authority in case of—

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      (a)     the death or resignation of a member;

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      (b)     the revocation by the Minister of the appointment of a member;

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      (c)     the absence from Saint Lucia of a member without leave of the Minister; or

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      (d)     the failure of a member to attend 3 consecutive meetings of the Authority, without permission.

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   (9)   Members are eligible for such remuneration whether by way of fees or travelling or other allowances, as the Minister may determine.

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   (10)   The names of all members of the Authority as at first constituted and every change in the membership thereof shall be published in the Gazette.