Child Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Jul 2023 · Part II · National Council for Children
Section 6
Feedback & supportThe Council may establish such committees as it deems necessary or expedient to assist it in the performance of its functions under this Act.
Council
“Council” means the National Council for Children established under section 3;
A committee established under subsection (1)—
shall be chaired by a member of the Council;
shall conform to and act in accordance with any direction given to it by the Council; and
may determine its own procedure.
Members of the committees established under subsection (1)
may be appointed from amongst members of the Council or such other persons as the Council thinks fit.
A member of a committee shall hold office for such term as may be specified in his letter of appointment and is eligible for reappointment.
The Council may revoke the appointment of any member of a committee without assigning any reason therefor.
A member of a committee may, at any time, resign by giving notice in writing to the chairman of the committee.
The Council may, at any time, discontinue or alter the constitution of a committee.
A committee shall hold its meetings at such times and places as the chairman of the committee may determine.
A committee may invite any person to attend a meeting of the committee for the purpose of advising it on any matter under discussion but that person shall not be entitled to vote at the meeting.
Except for members of the committee appointed from amongst members of the Council, any other persons appointed as members of the committees may be paid such allowance as the Minister may determine.
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister or Ministers for the time being charged with the responsibility for the matter or matters in connection with which the reference to the “Minister” is made, acting individually or jointly or in consultation, as the case may require;
Child 27
Vacation of office