Malaysia legislation
Section 28
Section 28
(a)
a Chairman;
(b)
two members who, in the opinion of the Minister, have experience, qualifications or have shown capacity and professionalism in matters relating to sports, or to be otherwise suitable for appointment because of their special knowledge and skills; and
(c)
two members as the Minister deems fit.
(2)
The Chairman and members of the Sports Dispute Committee shall hold office for a period not exceeding two years and shall be eligible for reappointment.
(3)
The members of the Sports Dispute Committee shall be paid such remuneration and allowances as the Minister may determine after consultation with the Minister of Finance.
(4)
The office of a member of the Sports Dispute Committee appointed under subsection (1) shall be vacated―
(a)
if he dies;
(b)
if there has been proved against him, or he has been convicted on, a charge in respect of―
(i)
an offence involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude;
(ii)
an offence under any law relating to corruption; or
(iii)
any other offence punishable with imprisonment for more than two years;
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(c)
if he is of unsound mind or is otherwise incapable of discharging his duties;
(d)
if he absents himself from three consecutive sittings of the Sports Dispute Committee without leave of the
Chairman or in the case of the Chairman, without leave of the Minister;
(e)
if his resignation is accepted by the Minister; or
(f)
if his appointment is revoked by the Minister.
(5)
Where a member appointed under subsection (1) ceases to be a member of the Sports Dispute Committee, the Minister may appoint another person to fill the vacancy and any person so appointed shall hold office for the remaining period.
(6)
The Chairman or any member of the Sports Dispute
Committee may at any time resign from his office by giving notice in writing to the Minister.
(7)
At any proceedings of the Sports Dispute Committee the quorum shall comprise not less than three members, including the
Chairman, and in the absence of the Chairman, any member present at the proceedings may be elected as Chairman by the other members present.
Secretary to Sports Dispute Committee and other officers