Malaysia legislation
Section 65
Section 65
(a)
the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry having responsibilities for State Ports, as Chairman;
(b)
the general managers of all Port Authorities established under section 3;
(c)
the chief executive officers of all approved port operators;
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(d)
the Controller of Rivers;
(e)
the Director of Marine; and
(f)
not less than three and not more than five other persons to be appointed by the Minister, to represent port users and organizations or institutions in the State established with the objectives to promote trade, commerce and industry.
(2)
Persons appointed by the Minister under subsection (1) (f)
shall be for a period of not exceeding three years, and may be removed or replaced by the Minister at his discretion, but shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(3)
The Council shall have the following functions:
(a)
to coordinate the functions and activities of Ports specified in the First Schedule;
(b)
to recommend to the Minister measures to improve the efficiency and operations of ports and the services and facilities provided by the Port Authorities or approved port operators;
(c)
to make proposals to the Government on the future development of ports, including riverine ports;
(d)
to study and make recommendation on dues, rates and other charges that may be levied under this Ordinance, and the possible standardization of such dues, rates and charges;
(e)
to study measures to enhance the usage of facilities and services of ports, and to improve the standard and quality of services or facilities provided by Port Authorities or approved port operators;
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(f)
to enhance cooperation and understanding among Port
Authorities and between Port Authorities and other related agencies in the State;
(g)
to make recommendations to the Minister, for improvement in navigation and marine safety in waters within port limits; and
(h)
to undertake such duties or functions as the Minister, in consultation with the Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri, may direct.
(4)
All meetings of the Council shall be presided over by the
Chairman or in his absence, by any other member of the Council elected by the majority of the members.
(5)
Three members of the Council including at least a member referred to in subsection (1) (a), (b), (d) or (e) shall constitute a quorum for any of its meetings.
(6)
(a)
The Council may appoint a Secretary who shall keep records of all its proceedings.
(b)
The Chairman shall transmit a copy of the records of the proceedings of the Council with all recommendations and proposals of the Council, to the Minister, after the conclusion of each meeting.
(c)
The Secretary shall not be a member of the Council and shall not be entitled to vote on any matters under its consideration.
(7)
(a)
All members of the Council and its Secretary shall be paid such allowances and remuneration as may be approved by the
Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri.
(b)
All sums payable pursuant to paragraph (a) shall be paid out of the State Consolidated Fund.
[Sub. Cap. A70.]
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FIRST SCHEDULE
(Section 3(1))
SCHEDULED PORTS