Malaysia legislation
Section 19B
Section 19B
(a)
a Chairman to be appointed by the Minister from amongst members of the
State Legal Service or ex-officer who has served at least twelve years in the State Legal Service;
(b)
a Deputy Chairman to be appointed by the Minister from amongst members of the State Legal Service or ex-officer who has served at least twelve years with the State Legal Service or advocates and solicitors of the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak who have practised in Sabah for at least twelve years; and
(c)
not more than three other members to be appointed by the Minister if
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necessary from amongst members of the State Legal Service or ex-officer who has served at least ten years with the State Legal Service or advocates and solicitors of the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak who have practised in Sabah for at least ten years or person who is a member of any registered professional bodies in Malaysia who has experience in the housing industry for at least ten years.
(2)
If the appointment under paragraph (1)(a) is made from ex-officer, he shall hold office for a term not exceeding three years and shall be eligible for reappointment upon the expiry of his term of office but shall not be appointed for more than three consecutive terms.
(3)
If the appointment under paragraph (1)(b) is made from ex-officer or advocates and solicitors of the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak, he shall hold office for a term not exceeding three years, and shall be eligible for reappointment upon the expiry of his term of office but shall not be appointed for more than three consecutive terms.
(4)
If the appointment under paragraph (1)(c) is made from ex-officer or advocates and solicitors of the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak or person who is a member of any registered professional bodies, he shall hold office for a term not exceeding three years and shall be eligible for reappointment upon the expiry of his term of office but shall not be appointed for more than three consecutive terms.
(5)
[Deleted by En. 8 of 2023]
(6)
Any advocate and solicitor or any member of any registered professional bodies who has been appointed as member of the Tribunal shall cease his practice involving any housing development during the term of his appointment.
Temporary exercise of functions of Chairman.