S.L. 260.3 Art. 104ACompositionofthe Board.

The Board shall consist of:

(a) a Chairperson;

(b) at least six (6) other members to be appointed by the

President of Malta, from amongst persons who are experienced in the criminal justice or social science field including members of non-governmental organisations; and

(c) the Commissioner for Inmates Welfare and Development.

(2) A Secretary shall be nominated from amongst the members and shall be responsible for the administrative support to the Board as well as having other responsibilities as defined in regulation 2.

(3) A member of the Board shall be disqualified in such circumstances as would disqualify a judge in terms of Sub-Title II of Title II of Book Third of the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure; and in such case that member shall be substituted by another member appointed for the purpose by the Minister.

(4) The members of the Board shall be eligible for re-appointment every two years.

(5) The Commissioner for Inmates Welfare and Development shall maintain constant monitoring of the way in which the psychosocial and rehabilitative field of the prison is being conducted. The Commissioner shall report to the Board as necessary.