National Skills Development Act 2006 · Updated to 1 Jul 2006 · Part II · National Skills Development Council
5. Membership of the Council
Feedback & supportThe Council shall consist of the following members who shall be appointed by the Minister:
Council
“Council” means the National Skills Development Council established under section 3;
a Chairman;
the Director General;
nine other members of whom—
one is a member representing the Economic Planning
Unit in the Prime Minister’s Department;
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one is a member representing the Public Services
Department;
one is a member representing the Ministry responsible for education;
one is a member representing the Ministry responsible for higher education;
one is a member representing the Ministry responsible for human resources;
one is a member representing the Ministry responsible for youth and sports;
one is a member representing the Ministry responsible for entrepreneur development;
one is a member representing the Ministry responsible for agriculture; and
one is a member representing the Ministry responsible for public works; and
ten other members of whom—
six are members representing the private sector;
one is a member representing private skills training providers;
one is a member representing women’s organizations;
and
two are members who possess, in the opinion of the Minister, special knowledge or experience in skills training.
The Minister shall, in making an appointment under paragraph (1)(d), take into consideration the interest of groups and organizations concerned with skills training and shall select persons who in his opinion are likely to contribute effectively to the functions of the Council.
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for human resources;
The Minister may appoint a person to be an alternate member in respect of each of the members of the Council appointed under paragraphs (1)(c) and (1)(d) to attend meetings of the Council in place of the member when the member is for any reason unable to attend.
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When attending meetings of the Council in place of a member, an alternate member shall for all purposes be deemed to be a member of the Council.