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| (1) The powers and duties of the Agency shall be vested in a Governing Board (hereinafter referred to as "the Board") consisting of
| | (a) eight members appointed by the Minister (hereinafter referred to as " appointed members") each of whom has distinguished himself in the field of management, research or development of aquatic resources; and | | |
| | (b) the following ex officio members -
| | | (i) the person for the time being holding office as the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Fisheries ; |
| (ii) the person for the time being holding office as the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Industries and Scientific Affairs or his representative nominated by such Minister; |
| (iii) the per n for the time being holding office as the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Finance or his representative nominated by such Minister; and |
| (iv) the person for the time being holding office as the Director-General of the Agency. |
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| (2) Every appointed member 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. |
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| (3) Where any appointed member 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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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts