(1) There is hereby established a council to be called the Pharmacy Council.
(2) The Pharmacy Council shall comprise 7 persons appointed by the Minister as follows—
(a) the Chief Pharmacist of the Public Service who shall be the Secretary;
(b) two registered pharmacists from the private sector who, subject to subsection (3), shall be nominated by the Pharmaceutical Association of Saint Lucia Incorporated;
(c) two professionals, who subject to subsection (3), shall be nominated in accordance with the selection procedure contained in guidelines issued by the Pharmaceutical Association of Saint Lucia Incorporated;
(d) two persons representing the public interest appointed by the Minister.
(3) In the event that the Pharmaceutical Association of Saint Lucia Incorporated ceases to exist, the Minister shall appoint the persons referred to in subsection (2)(b) and (c).
(4) The Pharmacy Council shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson from among its members.
(5) The Chairperson is the chief executive officer of the Pharmacy Council and shall supervise and direct its work and preside over its meetings.
(6) The Vice-Chairperson shall act if the Chairperson is absent, incapacitated or ineligible to perform his or her duties.
(7) The names of the initial members, their titles, if any, and every change in membership, in the Pharmacy Council shall be published in the Gazette.