Malaysia legislation
Section 6
Section 6
(a)
generally to advise the Minister on matters pertaining to the development of Farmers’ Organizations; and
(b)
to advise the Minister on any matter referred to it by the
Minister.
(2)
The Council shall consist of the following members:
(a)
the Chairman of the Authority who shall be the Chairman of the Council;
(b)
the Deputy Chairman of the Authority who shall be the
Deputy Chairman of the Council;
(c)
the Director General of the Authority who shall be the
Secretary to the Council;
(d)
the Director General of Agriculture;
(e)
the Director General of Co-operative Development
Department;
(f)
a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and
Agro-Based Industries;
(g)
a representative of the Ministry of Rural and Regional
Development;
(h)
a representative of the Ministry of Plantation Industry and Commodities;
(i)
a representative of the Treasury;
(j)
a representative of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and
Consumer Affairs;
(k)
a representative of the Prime Minister’s Department;
(l)
a representative from each of the States in Malaysia; and
(m)
not more than six other members appointed by the Minister.
(3)
Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9 and subparagraphs 4(3), 4(4)
and 4(5) of the First Schedule shall with such modifications as are necessary apply to the Council.
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(4)
The Council shall meet at least twice during every calendar year.
(5)
The Chairman, Deputy Chairman or member presiding at such meeting and ten other members shall form a quorum at any meeting of the Council.
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