Malaysia legislation
Section 9
Section 9
Provisions relating to members of the Board and committee
(2)
If any member of the Board or a committee acquires any financial interest in any undertaking involving commercial vehicles he shall, within four weeks after so doing, give notice in writing to the
Minister specifying the interest so acquired, and the Minister, after taking the matter into consideration may, if he thinks fit, declare that the member has vacated his office.
(3)
The Chairman and members of the Board appointed under sections 5 and 6 shall hold office for such term not exceeding three years as the Minister may determine at the time of their appointment and shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(4)
The Minister may appoint an alternate member in respect of each member of the Board (excluding the Chairman) to attend a meeting of the Board whenever such member is unable to attend such meeting due to illness, incapacity or any other reason.
(5)
The Board may appoint an alternate member in respect of each member of a committee to attend a meeting of the committee whenever such member is unable to attend such meeting due to illness, incapacity or any other reason.
20 Laws of Malaysia ACT 334
(6)
The Chairman shall be paid such remuneration and allowances as the Minister may determine after consultation with the Minister of
Finance.
(7)
Every member of the Board and of every committee appointed under section 8 may be paid allowances at such rates as the Minister may determine after consultation with the Minister of Finance.
(8)
Every member of the Board and of every committee appointed under section 8 shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code [Act 574].
Procedure of the Board and Minister’s general directives