S.L. 499.26 Art. 38Pilotage Board.

(1) There is hereby established a board, to be called the

Pilotage Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall exercise and perform the functions assigned to it by these regulations.

(2) The Board shall consist of the following members:

(a) a Chairman appointed by the Minister;

(b) a member nominated by the Authority;

(c) a member nominated by the service provider; and

(d) a secretary with no voting powers to be appointed by the Minister.

(3) The Board shall exercise and perform the following functions:

(a) to conduct examinations in connection with the licensing of prospective pilots and to advise the Authority accordingly;

(b) to appoint panels of examiners for the purpose of the examinations aforesaid;

(c) to conduct disciplinary proceedings in respect of pilots in accordance with the provisions of these regulations;

(d) to recommend to the Authority the award to pilots guilty of any breach of discipline such punishments as may from time to time be prescribed;

(e) to advise the Authority on any matter that the said Authority may refer to it from time to time in connection with pilotage services; and

(f) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed to it from time to time.

(4) The quorum of the Board shall consist of the Chairman and two members.

(5) The Board shall reach its decisions by means of a majority vote.

(6) The Board shall meet as required at such date, time and place as the Chairman may appoint.

(7) Subject to the provisions of these regulations, the Board may otherwise regulate its own procedures.