Rubber Research (Amendment)

(1) by the repeal of subsection (1), of that section, and the substitution therefor of the following subsection :

(1) The board shall consist of-

(a) the following ex-officio members :

(i) the person holding office for the time , being as the Director of the Rubber Research Institute ;

(ii) the person holding office for the time being as the Director-General of the. Rubber Development Department :

(iii) the person holding office for the time being as the Chairman of the Planters Association of Ceylon ; and

(b) the following nominated members :

(i) a representative of the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Plantation Industries, nominated by such Minister;

(ii) a representative of the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Finance, nominated by such Minister ;

(iii) two representatives nominated by the Planters Association of Ceylon from amongst persons representing the Plantation Companies ;

(iv) a person nominated by the Council for Agricultural Research Policy from amongst persons who have gained eminence in the field of” agricultural science ;

(v) two representatives nominated by the Minister from amongst persons representing the rubber small holders ;

(vi) a representative of the Colombo Rubber ‘ Traders Association, nominated by the Minister ;

(vii) a representative of the Rubber Manufacturers Association, nominated by the Minister;

(viii) a person nominated by the Minister in charge of the subject of Plantation Industries.;

(ix) two members nominated by the Minister representing Trade Unions.

For the purposes of this paragraph “Trade Union” shall have the same meaning as in the Trade Union Ordinance (Chapter 138).

(2) in subsection (2) of that section by the substitution for the words “appointed member” of the words “nominated member”;

(3)by the repeal of subsection (3) of that section and the substitution therefore of the following subsection :

“(3) Where a nominated member, by reason of illness, infirmity or absence from Sri Lanka for a period of not less than three months, is temporarily unable to perform his duties, the Minister may having regard to the provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection (1) appoint another person to act in his place during such period.”;

(4)in subsection (4) of that section by the substitution for the words “appointed member”, of the words “nominated member”;

(5)in subsection (5) of that section by the substitution for the words “appointed member”, of the words “nominated member”;

(6)by the repeal of subsection (6) of that section and the substitution therefor of the following subsection :

“(6) In the event of the vacation of office by death, resignation or removal or for other cause by any nominated member of the board, the Minister having regard to the provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection (1) appoint any person to succeed such member. Any person appointed in place of such nominated member shall hold office during the unexpired period of the term of office of the member whom he succeeds.”;

(7) in subsection (9) of that section by the substitution for the words “appointed member”, of the words “nominated member”.

“(1) The Minister shall appoint one of the members of the board to be the Chairman of the board

(2) Subject to the provisions of subsections (3) and (4) the term of office of the Chairman shall be his period of membership of the board :

Provided however, that where the Chairman ceases to hold office as Chairman prior to the expiration of the term of office as a member of the board, the Minister may appoint another member of the board as Chairman, as the case may be and such member shall, unless he earlier vacates office as Chairman, serve as Chairman for the unexpired period of the term of office of the Chairman whom he succeeds.”.