S.L. 33.3 Art. 16Groupofexpertsto advise Minister on restricted areas.

(1) The Minister shall appoint a group of experts under the chairmanship of the chairman of the Explosives Committee for the purposes of regulation 15 or for any other purpose, consisting of -

(a) all the members of the Explosives Committee,

(b) a representative of the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage or any other entity responsible for the preservation of cultural heritage in terms of the Cultural

Heritage Act,

(c) a representative of the Malta Environment and Planning Authority,

(d) a representative of such association as in the opinion of the Minister is most representative of fireworks manufacturers,

(e) such other person chosen from amongst persons who in the opinion of the Minister have knowledge and experience in explosives and/or fireworks after consultation with the most representative organisations concerned in such matters.

(2) In submitting their advice, the experts shall take into consideration the type of fireworks to be discharged from the site, the value, historical or otherwise, of the site from where these fireworks are intended to be discharged, and the safety distances involved.

(3) Any member of the group of experts may at any time resign his appointment and the Minister may direct that any such member who appears to him to be unfit to continue in office or to be incapable of discharging his duties shall cease to hold office; but, save as aforesaid, the members of the group shall hold office for such period, not exceeding two years from the date of their appointment, as may be determined by the Minister on their appointment and shall be eligible for reappointment.

(4) If any vacancy in the composition of the group of experts occurs during its term of office, on account of death, resignation or for any other cause, the Minister shall, as soon as practicable, appoint another person to fill the vacancy: Provided that the group may act notwithstanding any such vacancy as long as a quorum consisting of half the members is present. The group shall otherwise regulate its own proceedings.