Section 10

The functions of the Coordination Committee are to coordinate technical, scientific, procedural and other relevant matters to facilitate the implementation of this Act.

The chairman and members of the Coordination Committee shall be appointed by the Minister.

The members of the Coordination Committee shall consist of representatives from the relevant agencies or departments and other agencies or departments which the Minister thinks necessary.

The chairman and members of the Coordination Committee shall hold office for such terms as may be specified in their respective instruments of appointment and are eligible for reappointment.

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The appointment of the chairman and members of the

Coordination Committee may at any time be revoked by the Minister.

The Coordination Committee shall meet at least twice a year at a time and place as may be appointed by the chairman.

In the absence of the chairman of the Coordination Committee at a meeting of the Coordination Committee, the members present may elect one among themselves to preside over the meeting.

The Coordination Committee may regulate its own procedure.

The chairman and members of the Coordination Committee may be paid any allowance and other expenses in connection with the work of the Coordination Committee as the Minister, with the approval of the Minister of Finance, thinks fit.