Malaysia legislation
Section 13
Section 13
(a)
a President, who shall be appointed from among the registered counsellors;
(b)
a representative of the Welfare Department;
(c)
a representative of the Ministry of Education;
(d)
a representative of the Ministry of Health;
(e)
a representative of the Islamic Development Department;
(f)
a representative of the Public Services Department;
(g)
a representative of the Ministry of Home Affairs;
(h)
three representatives of higher educational institutions;
and
(i)
six registered counsellors.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), the first Board shall be appointed by the Minister for a period not exceeding two years and shall consist of the following members:
(a)
the Secretary General of the Ministry responsible for social welfare, as chairman;
(b)
nine persons representing professional bodies allied to the counselling profession; and
(c)
one person representing higher educational institutions.
(3)
The provisions of the First Schedule shall apply to the
Board.
(4)
The Registrar shall act as Secretary to the Board.
(5)
The Minister may, after consulting the Board, amend the
First Schedule by order published in the Gazette.
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Public Authorities Protection Act 1948