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Part III

76. Staff of the Zones SL

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails. Open the official Sinhala text, official PDF on documents.gov.lk

(1)

The Zones SL may create cadre positions and employ officers and employees as it considers necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions for the purposes of carrying out its duties and functions under the provisions of this Part.

(2)

The Zones SL Board may, in respect of the officers and employees employed under subsection (1) –

(a)

determine the terms and conditions of employment of such officers and employees;

(b)

fix the rates at which such officers and employees shall be remunerated in consultation with the

Minister assigned the subject of Finance;

(c)

exercise disciplinary control over or dismiss such officers and employees; and

(d)

implement a code of conduct which shall be applicable to such officers and employees.

(3)

The Zones SL Board may make rules in respect of all or any of the matters referred to in subsection (2).

(4)

The Zones SL shall promote and sponsor the training of technical personnel on the subjects of zone management and operation and other related subjects and for this purpose, the Zones SL shall be authorized to defray the costs of study, in Sri Lanka or abroad of such officers.

(5)

The Zones SL shall not appoint any person to its staff, if such person-

(a)

has been previously found guilty of a crime or an act of serious misconduct by a civil court or tribunal or has been subject to proceedings for a regulatory, code of conduct or related violation by a regulator in Sri Lanka or abroad; or

(b)

has committed a breach of the provisions of this

Part or regulations, rules or directives made thereunder.