Section 4
Composition and organization of the Council
of Sarawak Arts Council Ordinance, 2008
—
(1)
The Council shall consist of—
(a)
a Chairman;
(b)
a Deputy Chairman; and
(c)
not less than 5 and not more than 9 other members, to be appointed by the Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri.
(2)
The members of the Council shall hold office for a term not exceeding three years but are eligible for reappointment.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsection (2), the appointment of a member shall cease—
(a)
upon his death;
(b)
if he has been adjudged a bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction;
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(c)
if his appointment is revoked by the Majlis Mesyuarat
Kerajaan Negeri;
(d)
if because of health or unsoundness of mind, he is unable to effectively discharge his duties as a member;
(e)
if he absents himself for three consecutive meetings of the Council without the approval of the Chairman;
(f)
if he has been convicted of any offence under any law relating to fraud, dishonesty or corruption; and
(g)
if he resigns by a letter addressed to the Minister.
(4)
The Council may, with the approval of the Minister, appoint a Secretary who shall have the duties and functions as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Council or prescribed under this Ordinance.
(5)
There shall be paid to members of the Council and the
Secretary such remuneration, allowances and other benefits as the
Minister may determine from time to time.