Cap. 445 Art. 35Bord tal-Warrant tar-Restawraturi.

(1) There shall be a Board, to be known as the Bord tal-

Warrant tar-Restawraturi which shall consist of:

(a) one person to be appointed from among persons who are or have been qualified to be appointed judges in Malta;

(b) three members appointed from among persons who in the opinion of the Minister have the necessary knowledge and experience and of whom one shall be from among the resident academic staff of the University of Malta and another shall be from among academic staff of the Malta College of Arts Science and Technology;

(c) the Superintendent or his representative and ex officio;

(d) two practising warranted Conservator-Restorers not being temporary warrant holders:

Provided that for the first year from the coming into force of these amendments, the Board shall be composed of the persons indicated in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), while paragraph (d) shall come into force one year after the coming into force of this provision from which date the Board shall be composed of the persons indicated in paragraphs (a) to (d):

Provided further that the Minister shall appoint one person from those listed in paragraphs (a) and (b) as Chairperson of the Board.

(2) The Chairperson and members of the Board shall be appointed by the Minister and shall hold office for such term, not exceeding three years, and under such conditions as may be set out in the letter of appointment:

Provided that on the expiration of the term for which a person is appointed under this sub-article, the Chairperson and the members may be reappointed for a further term.

(3) Save as aforesaid, the Board may make its own rules and shall regulate its own procedures.

(4) In carrying its functions, the Board shall utilize the funds that may be allocated to the Board from time to time by the Minister for Finance.

(5) Where any vacancy in the Board occurs, the Minister shall as soon as practicable, appoint another person to fill the vacancy. If the vacancy arises in the post of Chairperson, the Minister may appoint any other member of the Board from those listed in paragraphs (a) and

(b) above to fill the position of Chairperson.

(6) The number of members necessary to form a quorum shall be three, but, subject to the presence of a quorum, the Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy amongst its members.

(7) The Minister may also delegate a public officer to act as secretary to the Board, and such secretary shall not have a vote.