Cap. 461 Art. 8Composition of Board.

(1) The Board shall be composed of:

(a) the Secretary to the Cabinet as Chairperson;

(b) the Director;

(c) the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance;

(d) a person of recognised standing in the accounting and, or, auditing profession, who is not a public officer, and who shall be appointed by the Cabinet for such a period as it may determine; and

(e) one other member, who shall be appointed by the Cabinet for such a period as it may determine: Provided that at least two members shall have expertise in disciplines related to public sector financial management.

(2) The Board shall meet at least quarterly and shall otherwise regulate its own procedure.

(3) The decisions of the Board shall be taken by a majority of votes and the Chairperson shall have both an original and a casting vote in case of an equality of votes.

(4) Any communication issued or declaration made by the Secretary to the Cabinet on behalf of the Cabinet for the purposes of sub-article (1) shall be taken as a statement of the views or decisions of the Cabinet, unless the contrary is proved.