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National Dangerous Drugs Control Board Act (No. 11 of 1984) - Sect 3

Constitution of the Board

3.
(1) The Board shall consist of the following members : -
(a) one member who shall be the Chairman and two other members to be appointed by the Minister (hereinafter referred to as " appointed members ") ;
(b) the Inspector-General of Police or his nominee ;
(c) the Director-General of Health Services or his nominee ; and
(d) the Commissioner of Ayurveda.
(2) Every appointed member of the Board shall, unless he earlier vacates office by resignation, death, or removal, hold office for a period of three years from the date of appointment and shall be eligible for reappointment.
(3) An appointed member may at any time resign his office by letter to that effect addressed to the Minister,
(4) If an appointed member dies or resigns or is removed from office, the Minister may appoint any other person to be a member in place of the member who dies, resigns or is removed from office.
(5) A member who has been appointed under subsection (4) shall unless he earlier vacates his office by death, resignation or removal hold office for the unexpired period of the term of office of his predecessor.
(6) Where an appointed member of the Board is by reason of illness, infirmity or absence from Sri Lanka for a period not less than three months, temporarily unable to perform the duties of his office it shall be the duty of such member to inform the Minister in writing and the Minister may, appoint another person to act in place of such member.
(7) Any appointed member of the Board who vacates office other than by removal shall be eligible for reappointment.


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