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Part II

14. Constitution of the Council

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

(1)

The Council shall consist of the following members appointed by the Minister :-

(a)

three persons who are experts in the field of nuclear science and technology or radiation protection;

(b)

one person who has experience in legal aspects connected with or relating to the objectives of the

Council; and

(c)

a senior officer not below the rank of an Additional

Secretary or a Director of the Ministry of the

Minister assigned the subject of Environment, nominated by such Minister.

(2)

The Minister shall appoint one of the members of the

Council as the Chairman of the Council.

(3)

The Chairman and the other appointed members of the Council shall hold office for a period of three years and unless removed from office, be eligible for re-appointment.

(4)

The provisions of Schedule to this Act shall apply to and in respect of the members of the Council and the conduct of its meetings.