Malaysia legislation

Section 6

of FARMERS' ORGANIZATION AUTHORITY ACT 1973

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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