Malaysia legislation
Section 8
of MALAYSIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE ACT 1969
Section 8
(1)
For the purpose of ensuring maximum quality and effectiveness of the technical programmes of the Institute, the
Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute
Scientific Council (hereinafter referred to as the “Scientific
Council”) is established.
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(2)
The Scientific Council shall consist of the following members appointed by the Minister—
(a)
the Director General of the Institute as Chairman;
(b)
a Deputy Director General;
(c)
three representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and
Agro-based Industry;
(d)
a representative from the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities;
(e)
not more than six persons from the agricultural industry, agro-based industry and food industry, who in the opinion of the Minister, are able to contribute to the due and proper functioning of the Scientific Council;
(f)
two persons from such public higher educational institutions in Malaysia as may be determined by the
Minister; and
(g)
a representative from the finance or investment sector.
(3)
If owing to illness or any other cause whatsoever the chairman is unable to perform his function, the Council shall elect among the members an acting chairman who shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the chairman under this Act.
(4)
(Deleted by Act A1160).
(5)
Every member of the Scientific Council shall, unless he sooner resigns from his office or his appointment revoked or his office otherwise becomes vacant, hold office for such period as may be specified in his letter of appointment and shall be eligible for reappointment.
Functions of the Scientific Council