15. Establishment of the National Committees

The Commission may, on the recommendation of the Secretary-General, the appoint such number of National

The National Committees appointed under subsection (1) shall be –

There shall be a Chairperson or Co-Chairpersons for each National Committee appointed by the Commission on the recommendation of the Secretary-General of the

The members of the National Committees appointed under subsection (2), shall possess such qualifications and expertise in a particular field to effectively address the terms of reference of such relevant Committees.

Every member of a National Committee shall, unless he vacates office earlier by death, resignation or removal, hold office for a period of three years from the date of his appointment and shall, unless he has been removed from office, be eligible for re-appointment for not more than one further term, whether consecutive or otherwise.

In the event of the vacation of office by death, resignation or removal of any member, the Commission shall, on the recommendation of the Secretary-General, appoint another person to fill such vacancy and such person shall hold office for the unexpired period of the term of office of the member whom he succeeds.

Where any member of a National Committee is temporarily unable to perform the duties of his office on account of ill health or any other cause or if he is absent from

Where any member of a National Committee fails to attend three consecutive meetings of a National Committee without notifying his absence in advance to the Commission, such member shall be deemed to have vacated his office and the Commission on the recommendation of the

The members of every National Committee experts and consultants appointed under subsection (1), shall be paid such allowances and be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection with the carrying out of any duties assigned, as the Commission may determine with the concurrence of the Minister assigned the subject of Finance.