Mental Health Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Feb 2014 · Part VII · Board of Visitors
38. Appointment of Board of Visitors
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The Minister shall appoint a Board of Visitors for each psychiatric hospital and psychiatric nursing home and shall nominate a Chairman in respect of each Board of Visitors.
Minister
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“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for health;
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Subject to subsections 40(3) and 40(4), a Board of Visitors shall consist of not less than three members to be appointed by the
Minister.