8. Section 17 of the principal enactment is hereby repealed and the following section substituted therefor :-
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| | (1) The following shall constitute a Standing Committee of the Agency Known as the Scientific and Technical Committee (hereinafter referred to as the " Committee ") ;-
| | | (b) the Director-General ; |
| (c) the Heads of Research Divisions, and of the Hydrographic Office, of the Agency ; |
| (d) the Director of Coast Conservation ; |
| (e) two representatives from the Ministry of the Minister to be nominated by the Secretary to such Ministry ; |
| (f) two representatives from the aquatic industry to be appointed by the Minister ; |
| (g) two eminent members of the scientific community to be appointed by the Minister ; and |
| (h) two members of the Board to be nominated by the Board. |
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| | (2) Every member of the Committee appointed under paragraphs (f) and (g) of subsection (1) shall, unless he earlier vacates office by death, resignation or removal, hold office for a period of two years and shall be eligible for reappointment. | | |
| | (3) Where any member appointed under paragraphs (f) and (g) of subsection (1) vacates office prior to the expiration of his term of office, the Minister shall appoint another person in his place to hold office for the unexpired period of the term of office of the member whom he succeeds. ". | | |
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