S.L. 528.8 Art. 4Appointment of Committee.

(1) The Minister shall appoint the Committee which shall be composed of:

(a) a Chairperson;

(b) Chief Medical Officer or a representative of the Department of Policy in Health;

(c) two Pharmacists one of which is from the Directorate for Pharmaceutical Affairs;

(d) two Clinicians;

(e) a representative of the Central Procurement and Supplies Unit within the Ministry for Health;

(f) a Patient Representative.

(2) A secretary to the Board shall be appointed by the Minister who shall be a member of the public service.

(3) The Committee shall provide for any matter or procedure it may deem necessary for the better implementation of the functions of the Committee.

(4) The Committee shall be provided with an annual budget and moreover shall submit an annual financial report to the Permanent Secretary within the Ministry for Health supporting the decisions taken by the Committee.