As enacted

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Consumer Affairs Authority Act 2003 · As enacted · Part I · Establishment of the Consumer Affairs Authority

3. Constitution of the Authority

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

The Authority shall consist of a Chairman and not less than ten other members who shall be appointed by the Minister from among persons who possess recognized qualifications, have had wide experience and have distinguished themselves in the field of industry, law, economics, commerce, administration, accountancy, science or health.

(2)

The Chairman and three of the members, selected by the Minister from among the members appointed under subsection (1), shall be full time members (hereinafter referred to as “full-time members of the Authority”).

(3)

The members of the Authority other than the

Chairman and the three full time members of the Authority shall be paid such remuneration as may be determined by the

Minister in consultation with the Minister in charge of the subject of Finance.

(4)

The provisions of the Schedule to this Act, shall have effect in relation to the term of office of the members of the

Authority, the meetings and seal of the Authority.

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Part II

Regulation of Trade

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Part III

Promotion of Competition and Consumer Interest

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Part IV

Consumer Affairs Council

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Part V

Fund of the Authority

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Part VI

Staff of the Authority

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Part VII

General

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