3. Constitution of the Committee

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

(1)

The Committee shall, subject to the provisions of subsection (2), consist of the following members:-

(a)

the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister, who shall be the Chairman of the Committee;

(b)

the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Finance or his nominee;

(c)

the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Industrial Development or his nominee;

(d)

the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Internal Trade or his nominee;

(e)

the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Agriculture or his nominee;

(f)

the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Foreign Affairs or his nominee;

(g)

the Director-General of Customs or his nominee;

and

(h)

a nominee of the Governor of the Central Bank of

Sri Lanka.

(2)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), considering the nature of the proposal being submitted for its consideration under this Act, and where the Chairman considers it appropriate, he may, in consultation with the members referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection (1), co-opt not more than two other members to the

Committee.

(3)

The Chairman of the Committee shall, if present, preside at all meetings of such Committee, and in the absence of the Chairman from any such meeting, the members present shall nominate one of the members present to preside at such meeting.

(4)

The quorum for any meeting of the Committee shall be four members and the procedure in regard to the conduct of meetings and the transaction of its business, shall be regulated by such Committee.

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