Cap. 657 Art. 5Review Board. 657. 5

(1) There shall be a Review Board having the functions established in this Act.

(2) The Review Board shall be composed of a Chairperson and two (2) members appointed by the Minister. The Chairperson shall be a person who has practised as an advocate in Malta for a period or periods amounting, in the aggregate, to not less than seven (7) years, and the two (2) members shall be medical professionals having qualifications and experience in the field of oncological diseases:

Provided that where in the opinion of the Minister it is not possible or practical due to particular circumstances for the Board to be composed as aforesaid, the Minister may appoint members of the Board as he considers to be suitable for the carrying out of the functions of the Board in accordance with this Act in the circumstances:

Provided further that the Minister may also appoint substitute Chairpersons and members if the office of Chairperson or a member is vacant or if for any reason such Chairperson or member is unable to perform the functions of his office. The Minister may also appoint different compositions of the Board.

(3) The Chairperson and members of the Board shall be appointed for a period of three (3) years, and shall be eligible for re-appointment.

(4) In the exercise of their functions the Chairperson and members of the Board shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority.

(5) The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its composition.

(6) The Minister shall appoint a person to act as Secretary to the Board.

(7) The Chairperson and Members of the Board may be removed by the Minister prior to the expiry of their term of office only on the ground of proven inability to perform the functions of their office whether arising from infirmity of body or mind or any other cause, or for proven misbehaviour.