Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

6.   Constitution

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    (1)   The Board shall comprise not less than 6, nor more than 12, persons appointed by the Minister in accordance with the following—

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      (a)     at least 4 members shall be public officers from any one or more of the following Departments of Government:

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        (i)     Agriculture,

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        (ii)     Public Health,

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        (iii)     Legal Affairs,

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        (iv)     Trade,

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        (v)     Customs,

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        (vi)     Environment;

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      (b)     at least 2 members shall be persons representing private sector interests; and

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      (c)     members appointed under paragraph (a) shall exceed those appointed under paragraph (b).

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    (2)   The Minister shall designate one of the members to serve as chairperson of the Board. The Board shall choose a vice chairperson and secretary respectively, from among its members.

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    (3)   The names of the initial members, their title, if any, and every change in membership, shall be published in the Gazette.