Malaysia legislation
Section 5
Section 5
(a)
a Chairman who shall be appointed by the Minister;
(b)
one representative of the Ministry of Transport;
(c)
one representative of the Ministry of Finance;
(d)
not less than four but not more than six other members who shall be appointed by the Minister; and
(e)
the Chief Executive Officer who is an ex-officio member.
(2)
The members appointed under paragraphs (1)(a) and (d) shall be fit and proper persons from among persons who, in the opinion of the Minister, have experience or shown capacity and professionalism in matters relating to civil aviation, administration or law or any other matters relevant to the functions of the Authority.
(3)
In determining whether a person is a fit and proper person for the purposes of subsection (2), the Minister shall have regard to—
(a)
the probity, competence and soundness of judgment of the person in fulfilling his responsibilities as a member of the Authority; and
(b)
the diligence with which the person is likely to fulfill his responsibilities as a member of the Authority.
(4)
No person shall be a member of the Authority if he—
(a)
currently holds office or employment in or relating to aviation;
(b)
is involved in any business or other activity carried on for the purpose of gain in or relating to aviation; or
(c)
is or becomes involved in any activity which may interfere with his independence in discharging his duties.
(5)
Paragraph (4)(a) does not apply to the member specified under paragraph (1)(b).
(6)
Any member of the Authority, other than members specified under paragraphs (1)(b) and (c), shall not, while being a member of the Authority, hold any other office or employment, whether remunerated or not without the prior written approval of the Minister.
(7)
The Minister shall appoint a deputy chairman of the Authority from among the members appointed under paragraph (1)(d) if—
(a)
the office of the Chairman is vacant;
(b)
the Chairman is absent from duty or from Malaysia; or
(c)
the Chairman is, for any other reason, unable to perform the duties of his office.
Alternate members