The National Youth Council Act

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CHAPTER 441
THE NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL ACT
[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
Arrangement of Sections
Section Title
part i
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title and application.
2. Interpreation.
3. Objectives of Act.
part ii
ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL
4. Establishment of Council.
5. Composition of Council.
6. Functions of Council.
7. Powers of Council.
8. Structure of Council.
9. Regional Youth Council.
10. District Youth Council.
11. Ward Youth Council.
12. Delegation by Council.
13. Disclosure of interest.
14. Secretariat.
15. Appointment of Executive Secretary.
16. Duties of Secretary.
part iii
MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL
17. General Assembly.
18. Regional Youth Assembly.
19. District Youth Assembly.
20. Ward Youth Assembly.

f Secretary.
part iii
MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL
17. General Assembly.
18. Regional Youth Assembly.
19. District Youth Assembly.
20. Ward Youth Assembly.

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part iv
ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD
21. Establishment of Board.
22. Functions of Board.
23. Conduct of business of Board.
part v
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
24. Funds of Council.
25. Annual estimates.
26. Accounts and audit.
part vi
GENERAL PROVISIONS
27. Regulations.
SCHEDULES

part v
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
24. Funds of Council.
25. Annual estimates.
26. Accounts and audit.
part vi
GENERAL PROVISIONS
27. Regulations.
SCHEDULES

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1.–(1) This Act may be cited as the National Youth
Council Act. (2) This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
“Board” means the Council’s Advisory Board established
under section 21(1);
“Council” means the Youth Council of Tanzania established
under section 4;
“General Assembly” means an assembly established under
section 17;
“financial year” means the period of twelve months ending
on the thirtieth June in each year;
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for youth affairs;
“National Youth Development Policy” means a National
Policy on Youth formulated by the Ministry responsible
for youth affairs; and
“youth” means, for the purpose of this Act, a person aged
between fifteen and thirty-five years.

ed by the Ministry responsible
for youth affairs; and
“youth” means, for the purpose of this Act, a person aged
between fifteen and thirty-five years.

Short title and
application
Interpreation
CHAPTER 441
THE NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL ACT
An Act to establish the Youth Council of Tanzania; to provide for its
incorporation, powers and functions; to provide for existance of General
Assembly, Regional and District Councils and for matters related thereto. […………………..]
Act No. 12 of 2015

unctions; to provide for existance of General
Assembly, Regional and District Councils and for matters related thereto. […………………..]
Act No. 12 of 2015

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3. The objectives of the Act shall be to-
(a) provide a platform for implementation of youth issues
at ward, district, regional, national and international
levels;
(b) promote volunteerism and self reliance among youth;
(c) advise the Government on matters relating to youth
development;
(d) facilitate youth to accept responsibilities so as to enable
them to practice good values, ethics and good conduct;
(e) create conducive environment for youth participation
in matters relating to decision making;
(f) build networking among the youth and other
stakeholders; and
(g) promote solidarity among the youth, despite of the
differences in race, ethnics, political, social, economic,
religious, cultural, gender and geographical locations. PART II
ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS AND
FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL
4.–(1) There is hereby established a Youth Council of
Tanzania.

and geographical locations. PART II
ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS AND
FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL
4.–(1) There is hereby established a Youth Council of
Tanzania.

(2) The Council shall be a body corporate with perpetual
succession and a common seal and shall, in its corporate name,
be capable of-
(a) suing and being sued;
(b) purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding or charging
of movable and immovable properties;
(c) disposing of movable and immovable properties;
(d) borrowing money; and
(e) doing or performing such other things or any act
necessary for the proper performance of its functions
under this Act, which may lawfully be done by a body
corporate. Objectives of Act
Establishment of
Council

for the proper performance of its functions
under this Act, which may lawfully be done by a body
corporate. Objectives of Act
Establishment of
Council

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(3) Membership of the Council shall be open and
voluntary to-
(a) youth from the respective ward;
(b) youth organisations registered in accordance with the
relevant laws;
(c) youth elected by the Ward Developemnt Committee. (4) The Council shall be a non-partisan organisation and
shall not in-
(a) performing its functions;
(b) exercising its powers; or
(c) discharging its duties,
deliberate or provide a platform for deliberation on political
ideology of a political party. (5) Members, tenure of office, meetings and other procedural
matters of the Council shall be as set out in the First Schedule
to this Act. 5.–(1) The Council shall be composed of-
(a) a Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson elected by the
General Assembly;
(b) one representative of a Regional Youth Council; and
(c) the Secretary appointed under section 14 of this Act. (2) The Council may co-opt any person to attend any of its
meeting provided that such person shall have no right to vote.

nder section 14 of this Act. (2) The Council may co-opt any person to attend any of its
meeting provided that such person shall have no right to vote.

(3) A person shall not be appointed a Chairperson unless
such person-
(a) possesses at least an undergraduate degree from a
recognised institution;
(b) has demonstrated ability to provide youth leadership
and youth mobilisation;
(c) is knowledgeable in, or has actively contributed to the
promotion of youth development agenda;
(d) is of high integrity, ethical and responsive to the needs
and aspirations of youth; and
(e) is a youth and a citizen of Tanzania. Composition of
Council

of high integrity, ethical and responsive to the needs
and aspirations of youth; and
(e) is a youth and a citizen of Tanzania. Composition of
Council

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(4) An appointment under subsection (1)(a), shall be by
name and be published in the Government Gazette. 6.

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(4) An appointment under subsection (1)(a), shall be by
name and be published in the Government Gazette. 6.

The functions of the Council shall be to-
(a) inspire and promote the spirit of unity, patriotism,
volunteerism, self reliance and community service
among youth;
(b) promote research, collation and analysis of data on
youth issues;
(c) promote relations between youth organisations and
other bodies both nationally and internationally with
similar objectives or interests;
(d) promote and popularise the National Youth
Development Policy and other policies that affect
youth;
(e) recognise the activities and initiatives relating to youths
being undertaken by youth groups, youth focused
community based organisations, non-governmental
organisations, civil society movements and other
organisations;
(f) sensitise and advocate gender equality among youth;
(g) advocate matters relating to persons with disabilities
among youth;
(h) advise the Government on matters relating to the
National Youth Development Policy and youth agenda;
(i) review the National Youth Development Policy
and other policies that affect youth and advise the
Government;
(j) advocate on matters concerning youth with disabilities
in both national and international levels;
(k) fundraise, in accordance of laws of the country for
youth development programs;
(l) initiate and launch related programs that promote
agricultural, educational, financial, technological,
social and cultural aspects;
Functions of
Council

itiate and launch related programs that promote
agricultural, educational, financial, technological,
social and cultural aspects;
Functions of
Council

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(m) promote the inclusion of youth in decision making
bodies, boards, agencies and other public institution
and organisations; and
(n) promote the inclusion of youth agenda in the
formulation of policy by public institutions and
organisations.

ic institution
and organisations; and
(n) promote the inclusion of youth agenda in the
formulation of policy by public institutions and
organisations.

7.–(1) The Council shall have powers necessary for the proper
performance of its functions under this Act and, in particular
but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, shall
have powers to-
(a) enter into contracts;
(b) manage, control and administer its assets in such
manner and for such purposes so as to promote the
purpose for which the Council is established;
(c) receive any gifts, grants, donations or endowments
made to the Council or any other moneys in respect
of the Council and make disbursements therefrom in
accordance with the provisions of this Act;
(d) with the approval of General Assembly, enter into
association with such bodies and or organisations
within and outside Tanzania as it may consider
appropriate in furtherance of the purpose for which the
Council is established;
(e) open a banking account or banking accounts for the
funds of the Council into which all moneys received by
the Council shall be paid and out of which all payments
made by the Council shall be made. (f) form any committee to assist in the performance of
functions of the Council. (2) Where the Council receives any gifts, grants or donations
it shall declare the same to the Minister.

the performance of
functions of the Council. (2) Where the Council receives any gifts, grants or donations
it shall declare the same to the Minister.

(3) The Council may, in writing, authorise a member or
an employee to exercise on its behalf, any of its powers as it
may specify, but the exercise of such powers shall, to the extent
required by the Council, be reported within the specified time
to a meeting of the Council. Powers of Council

cise of such powers shall, to the extent
required by the Council, be reported within the specified time
to a meeting of the Council. Powers of Council

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8. The structure of the Council shall consist of-
(a) the Youth Council of Tanzania;
(b) the Regional Youth Council;
(c) the District Youth Council;
(d) the Ward Youth Council; and
(e) the Secretariat. 9.–(1) There shall be a Regional Youth Council in respect of
each region. (2) The Regional Youth Council shall be composed of such
number of members not exceeding fifty persons. (3) The functions of the Regional Youth Council shall be to-
(a) advise the Regional Administrative Secretariat on
issues relating to youth development at regional level;
(b) nominate two youths to be appointed for the General
Assembly;
(c) elect the Chairman and Secretary of the Regional Youth
Council; and
(d) perform any other functions as may be directed by the
Council. (4) Matters relating to mode of appointment of members
of the Regional Youth Council, meetings, quorum and other
procedural matters of the Regional Youth Council shall be as
set out in the Second Schedule to this Act.

nal Youth Council, meetings, quorum and other
procedural matters of the Regional Youth Council shall be as
set out in the Second Schedule to this Act.

(5) The Regional Youth Council shall be assisted by a
Regional Youth Secretariat and perform other functions as
may be directed by the Executive Secretary. 10.–(1) There shall be a District Youth Council in respect of
each district. (2) The District Youth Council shall be composed of
representatives of youth from each ward as may be determined
by respective District Council. (3) The functions of the District Youth Council shall be to-
(a) advise the District Administrative Secretariat on issues
relating to youths development;
Structure of
Council
Regional Youth
Council
District Youth
Council

e the District Administrative Secretariat on issues
relating to youths development;
Structure of
Council
Regional Youth
Council
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Council

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(b) elect members of the District Youth Council;
(c) elect the Chairman and Secretary of the District Youth
Council; and
(d) perform any other functions as may be directed by the
Council or Regional Youth Council. (4) Matters relating to mode of appointment of members
of the District Youth Council, meetings, quorum and other
procedural matters of the District Youth Council shall be as
set out in the Third Schedule to this Act. (5) The District Youth Council shall be assisted by a
District Youth Secretariat and perform other functions as may
be directed by the Executive Secretariat or a Regional Youth
Secretariat. 11.–(1) There shall be a Ward Youth Council in respect of
each Ward. (2) The Ward Youth Council shall be composed of not more
than twenty-five members from village or street within the
respective ward.

ect of
each Ward. (2) The Ward Youth Council shall be composed of not more
than twenty-five members from village or street within the
respective ward.

(3) The functions of the Ward Youth Council shall be to-
(a) advise the Ward secretariet in all matters relating to
youth development at ward level;
(b) elect members of the Ward Youth Council;
(c) elect the Chairman and Secretary of the Ward Youth
Council;
(d) in collaboration with the ward Secretariat, perform any
other function as may be directed to it by the Executive
Secretary or District Secretariat;
(e) perform all functions as directed by the Youth Council
of Tanzania through District Youth Council. (4) Matters relating to mode of appointment of members
of the Ward Youth Council, meetings quorum and other
procedural matters of the Ward Youth Council shall be as set
out in the Fourth Schedule to this Act. Ward Youth
Council

cil, meetings quorum and other
procedural matters of the Ward Youth Council shall be as set
out in the Fourth Schedule to this Act. Ward Youth
Council

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12. The Council may, in writing and by resolution either
generally or specifically, delegate to the Executive Secretary
or a member of staff of the Council, the exercise of any of its
powers or the performance of any of its functions. 13.–(1) Where a member is directly or indirectly interested
in any contract, proposed contract or other matter before the
Council and is present at a meeting of the Council at which the
contract, proposed contract or any other matter is the subject
of consideration, that member shall, at the meeting and as
soon as practicable after the commencement thereof:
(a) disclose the fact and shall not take part in the
consideration or discussion of the contract or any other
matter;
(b) not vote on any questions with respect to the contract
or any other matter; and
(c) not be counted in the quorum of the meeting during
the consideration of the matter.

uestions with respect to the contract
or any other matter; and
(c) not be counted in the quorum of the meeting during
the consideration of the matter.

(2) Where the majority of the members present are of the
opinion that the experience or expertise of such member is
vital to the deliberations of the meeting, the Council may
permit the member to participate in the deliberations subject
to such restrictions as it may impose but such member shall
not have the right to vote on the matter in question. (3) At a meeting of the Council, it shall be necessary for a
member who has interest on the subject matter of determination
to disclose interest on the subject matter and shall thereafter
stand disqualified during deliberation on that matter. (4) A disclosure of interest made under this section shall
be recorded in the minutes of the meeting at which it is made. (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4), a
member of the Council, Board or Committee commits an
offence and is liable to a fine of one million shillings. 14.–(1) There shall be a Secretariat of the Council. (2) The Secretariat shall be under the leadership of an
Executive Secretary who shall be a Secretary to the Council. Delegation by
Council
Disclosure of
interest
Secretariat

ll be under the leadership of an
Executive Secretary who shall be a Secretary to the Council. Delegation by
Council
Disclosure of
interest
Secretariat

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(3) The Executive Secretary shall be assistetd by such
number of staff as is necessary for effective discharge of
functions of the Council. 15.–(1) The Executive Secretary shall be a youth appointed by
the Minister from a list of three persons recommended by the
Council. (2) A person shall be qualified for appointment as an
Executive Secretary who-
(a) possesses at least an undergraduate degree from a
recognised institution;
(b) has demonstrated ability to provide youth leadership
and youth mobilisation;
(c) is knowledgeable in, or has actively contributed to the
promotion of youth development agenda;
(d) is of high integrity, ethical and responsive to the needs
and aspirations of youth; and
(e) is a youth and a citizen of Tanzania. (3) The Executive Secretary shall hold office for a period
of five years or until he attains the age of thirty-five years,
whichever event is the earlier, on such terms and conditions as
the Council may determine.

ive years or until he attains the age of thirty-five years,
whichever event is the earlier, on such terms and conditions as
the Council may determine.

(4) The Executive Secretary shall be an ex officio member of
the Council and shall have no right to vote at a meeting of the
Council. 16.–(1) The Secretary shall, upon directions of the Council,
discharge the following duties:
(a) carrying out of direction of the affairs and transactions
of the Council; and
(b) exercising, discharging and performing of its objectives,
functions and duties. (2) The Secretary shall-
(a) ensure the maintenance of efficiency and discipline by
all staff of the Council;
(b) manage the budget of the Council to ensure that its
funds are properly expended and accounted for; and
Appointment
of Executive
Secretary
Duties of
Secretary

the budget of the Council to ensure that its
funds are properly expended and accounted for; and
Appointment
of Executive
Secretary
Duties of
Secretary

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(c) perform such other duties as the Council may assign. (3) Subject to paragraph (a) of subsection (2), the Council
shall be a disciplinary authority for its members and staff. (4) For the purpose of subsection (3), the Secretary shall
initiate or forward all complaints made to a committee of the
Council specifically formed before being submitted to the
Council for decision making. (5) The Minister shall make regulations prescribing for
matters relating to procedure for receiving and handling
complaints and other related matters. (6) The Secretary shall, not later than three months, before
the commencement of each financial year, submit to the
Council for approval, a programme of activities of the Council
in respect of that financial year. (7) The Secretary shall, with approval of the Council, recruit
such number of staff as may be appropriate for the day to day
functions of the Council.

(7) The Secretary shall, with approval of the Council, recruit
such number of staff as may be appropriate for the day to day
functions of the Council.

PART III
MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL
17.–(1) The General Assembly shall be the highest decision
making body of the Council. (2) Functions of the General Assembly shall be to-
(a) elect the Chairman of the Council;
(b) nominate members of the Advisory Board;
(c) approve development plans, strategies and programmes
of the Council; and
(d) receive, evaluate and approve implementation of plans,
strategies and programme reports. (3) The General Assembly shall be composed of-
(a) the Chairman of the Council;
(b) a Chairman and a Secretary of each Regional Youth
Council;
(c) every Chairperson of the District Youth Council;
(d) the Executive Secretary; and
(e) five seats specifically for youth with disabilities:
General Assembly

Chairperson of the District Youth Council;
(d) the Executive Secretary; and
(e) five seats specifically for youth with disabilities:
General Assembly

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Provided that, one third of the persons elected shall be of
either gender. (4) Matters relating to meetings, quorum and other
procedural matters of the General Assembly shall be as set out
in the Fifth Schedule to this Act. 18.–(1) The Regional Youth Assembly shall be the highest
body in matters relating to youth at the regional level. (2) The Regional Youth Assembly shall be composed of-
(a) the Chairman of the Regional Youth Council;
(b) not more than thirty member of a Regional Youth Council;
(c) two representatives who are members of youth
organisation from each district other than members of
the Regional Youth Council; and
(d) Secretary of the Regional Youth Council. (3) Functions of the Regional Youth Assembly shall be to-
(a) elect a Chairman of the Regional Youth Council;
(b) implement development plans, strategies and
programmes of the Council at regional level;
(c) propose agenda to the General Assembly; and
(d) perform any other functions as may be directed by the
General Assembly.

Council at regional level;
(c) propose agenda to the General Assembly; and
(d) perform any other functions as may be directed by the
General Assembly.

(4) Matters relating to meetings, quoram and other
procedural matters of the Regional Youth Assembly shall, with
necessary variations, be as set out in the Fourth Schedule to
this Act. 19.–(1) The District Youth Assembly shall be the highest body
in matters relating to youths at the district level. (2) The District Youth Assembly shall be composed of-
(a) the Chairman of the District Youth Council;
(b) Secretary of the District Youth Council; and
(c) not more than thirty members of the District Youth
Council;
(d) thirty representatives from registered youth organisation
within the district other than members of the District
Youth Council. Regional Youth
Assembly
District Youth
Assembly

om registered youth organisation
within the district other than members of the District
Youth Council. Regional Youth
Assembly
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Assembly

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(3) Functions of the District Youth Assembly shall be to-
(a) elect a Chairman of the District Council;
(b) implement development plans, strategies and
programmes of the Council at district level;
(c) propose agenda of the General Assembly through the
Regional Youth Assembly; and
(d) to perform any other function as may be directed by
the General Assembly. (4) Matters relating to meetings, quoram and other
procedural matters of the District Youth Assembly shall, with
necessary variations, be as set out in the Fifth Schedule to
this Act. 20.–(1) The Ward Youth Assembly shall be the highest organ
in matters relating to youths at ward level. (2) The Ward Youth assembly shall be composed of-
(a) the Chairman of the Ward Youth Council;
(b) the Secretary of the Ward Youth Council;
(c) three representatives from youth organisations or youth
groups from the streets or village within the ward; and
(d) two representatives from each village or street.

tatives from youth organisations or youth
groups from the streets or village within the ward; and
(d) two representatives from each village or street.

(3) Functions of the Ward Youth Assembly shall be-
(a) to elect a Chairman of the Ward Youth Council;
(b) to implement development plan, strategies and
programmes of the Council at ward level; and
(c) to perform any other function as may be directed by
Ward Youth Council and the General Assembly. PART IV
ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS
OF THE BOARD
21.–(1) There shall be a Council Advisory Board. (2) The Board shall be composed of-
(a) a Chairman appointed by the President;
(b) the Chairman of the Youth Council of Tanzania;
Ward Youth
Assembly
Establishment of
Board

composed of-
(a) a Chairman appointed by the President;
(b) the Chairman of the Youth Council of Tanzania;
Ward Youth
Assembly
Establishment of
Board

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(c) the Director of Youth Development Department;
(d) a Law Officer representing the Attorney General; and
(e) five youths elected by the Council and approved by the
Minister. (3) A person shall not be appointed as a Chairman unless
such person-
(a) possesses at least an undergraduate degree from a
recognised institution;
(b) has demonstrated ability to provide youth patronage,
leadership and youth mobilisation;
(c) is knowledgeable in, or has actively contributed to the
promotion of youth development agenda; and
(d) is of high integrity, ethical and responsive to the needs
and aspirations of youth. 22.–(1) The principal function of the Board shall be to advise
the Council generally on the exercise of its powers and the
performance of its functions under this Act. (2) The Board shall have such other functions as may be
conferred on it by or under this Act. 23.–(1) The business and affairs of the Board shall be conducted
in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

conferred on it by or under this Act. 23.–(1) The business and affairs of the Board shall be conducted
in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

(2) The members of the Board shall be paid such
remuneration, fees, allowances and disbursements for expenses
as may be approved by the Minister. (3) The Board may invite any person to attend any of its
meetings and to participate in its deliberations but such a
person shall not have a right to vote in any decision of the
Board. (4) Matters relating to tenure of office, modes of appointment
and other procedural matters of the Board shall be as set out in
the Sixth Schedule to this Act. Functions of
Board
Conduct of
business of Board

tment
and other procedural matters of the Board shall be as set out in
the Sixth Schedule to this Act. Functions of
Board
Conduct of
business of Board

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PART V
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
24. The funds and assets of the Council shall comprise of-
(a) such monies as may be appropriated by Parliament for
the purposes of the Council;
(b) such monies or assets as may accrue to or vest in the
Council in the course of the exercise of its powers or
the performance of its functions under this Act or
under any other written law;
(c) contributions from local government authority;
(d) such gifts as may be given to the Council; and
(e) all monies from any other source provided, donated or
lent to the Council. 25.–(1) At least three months before the commencement of
each financial year, the Council shall cause to be prepared
estimates of revenue and expenditure of the Council for that
financial year and present it to the Board.

year, the Council shall cause to be prepared
estimates of revenue and expenditure of the Council for that
financial year and present it to the Board.

(2) The annual estimates shall make provision for all
estimated expenditure of the Council for the financial year and
in particular, shall provide for-
(a) the payment of salaries, allowances and other charges
in respect of the officers, agents or members of staff of
the Secretariat;
(b) the payment of gratuities and other charges in respect
of retirement benefits payable to the members of staff
of the Secretariat; and
(c) the proper maintenance, repair and replacement of the
equipment and other movable property of the Council. (3) The annual estimates shall be approved by the Council
before the commencement of the financial year to which they
relate and, once approved, shall be submitted to the Minister
for approval and, after the Minister’s approval, the Council
shall not review the annual estimates without the consent of
the Minister. Funds of Council
Annual estimates

fter the Minister’s approval, the Council
shall not review the annual estimates without the consent of
the Minister. Funds of Council
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(4) Expenditure shall not be incurred for the purposes of
the Council except in accordance with the annual estimates
approved under subsection (3), or in pursuance of an
authorisation of the Council given with prior written approval
of the Minister. 26.–(1) The Council shall cause to be kept proper books and
records of accounts of the income, expenditure, assets and
liabilities of the Council. (2) The Council shall, within a period of three months after
the end of each financial year, submit to the Controller and
Auditor-General, the accounts of the Council in respect of that
year together with-
(a) a statement of the income and expenditure of the
Council during that financial year; and
(b) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Council
on the last day of that financial year. (3) The accounts of the Council shall be audited and
reported upon by the Controller and Auditor-General.

ncil
on the last day of that financial year. (3) The accounts of the Council shall be audited and
reported upon by the Controller and Auditor-General.

PART VI
GENERAL PROVISIONS
27.–(1) The Minister may, on recommendation of the Council,
make regulations generally for the better carrying into effect
the provisions of this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1),
the Miniser shall make regulations prescribing for-
(a) formation of committees of the Council;
(b) role of local authorities in relation to activities of the
Regional Council, District Council, Regional Assembly
and District Assembly;
(c) procedures for election of chairmen, appointment of
Secretary and other leaders at regional and district
levels; and
(d) any other matters which may be prescribed under this
Act. Accounts and
audit
Regulations

ry and other leaders at regional and district
levels; and
(d) any other matters which may be prescribed under this
Act. Accounts and
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Regulations

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FIRST SCHEDULE
(Made under section 4(5))
REMUNERATION OF MEMBERS, TENURE OF
OFFICE, MEETINGS AND OTHER PROCEDURAL
MATTERS OF THE COUNCIL
1. The members of the Council shall be paid such allowances and
disbursements for expenses as may be approved by the Minister. 2.–(1) A member of the Council, other than an ex officio member
shall, subject to the provisions of this Schedule, hold office for a period
not exceeding three years, on such terms as may be specified in the
instrument of the member’s appointment, but shall be eligible for
re-appointment for one further term. (2) The members of the Council shall be appointed at different times
so that the respective expiry dates of their terms of office fall at different
times. (3) Appointment to the Council shall be by notice in the Gazette.

o that the respective expiry dates of their terms of office fall at different
times. (3) Appointment to the Council shall be by notice in the Gazette.

3.–(1) A member of the Council, other than an ex officio member, may-
(a) at any time resign from office by notice in writing to the
Minister;
(b) be removed from office by the Minister if the member-
(i) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the
Council without the permission of the Chairman;
(ii) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to
imprisonment;
(iii) is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental illness
or is deemed otherwise unfit to discharge his duties as a
member of the Council; or
(iv) fails to comply with the provisions of this Act. 4.–(1) The Council shall meet quaterly a year. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1), the
Chairman or any three other members of the Council may call a special
meeting at any time where it is deemed expedient for the transaction of
the business of the Council, by giving not less than seven days’ written
notice to the members. (3) The members of the Council shall, at the first meeting of the
Council, elect from amongst their number, a vice-chairman.

en
notice to the members. (3) The members of the Council shall, at the first meeting of the
Council, elect from amongst their number, a vice-chairman.

(4) Unless three-quarters of the total members of the Council
otherwise agree, at least fourteen days’ written notice of every meeting
of the Council shall be given to every member of the Council. (5) The quorum for the conduct of the business of the Council shall
be two- thirds of the members excluding the Secretary. Remuneration
of members of
Council
Tenure of office
Vacation of office
Meetings of
Council

hall
be two- thirds of the members excluding the Secretary. Remuneration
of members of
Council
Tenure of office
Vacation of office
Meetings of
Council

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(6) The Chairman shall preside at every meeting of the Council
at which he is present but, in his absence, the vice-chairman shall
preside and, in his absence, the members present shall elect one of
their numbers who shall, with respect to that meeting and the business
transacted thereat, have all powers of the Chairman. (7) Unless an unanimous decision is reached, a decision on any
matter before the Council shall be by a majority of votes of the members
present and, in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman or the
person presiding shall have a casting vote. (8) Subject to subparagraph (5), no proceedings of the Council shall
be invalid by reason only of a vacancy among the members thereof. (9) A resolution in writing or such resolutions consisting of several
documents in like form, each signed by the members of the Council,
shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the
Council duly convened and held.

ach signed by the members of the Council,
shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the
Council duly convened and held.

(10) Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Council may
determine its own procedures and the procedure for any committee of
the Council and for the attendance of any other persons at its meetings
and may make rules, inter alia, in respect of-
(a) the conduct and management of the affairs of the Council;
(b) the procedure for meetings and other business of the Council. 5. The Council shall cause minutes of all resolutions and proceedings of
meetings of the Council to be entered in books kept for that purpose. 6.–(1) The common seal of the Council shall be kept in the custody of
the Secretary or such other person as the Council may direct, and shall
not be used except upon the order of the Council. (2) The common seal of the Council, when affixed to a document
and duly authenticated, shall be judicially and officially noticed, and
unless the contrary is proven, any necessary order or authorisation by
the Council under this paragraph shall be presumed to have been given. (3) The common seal of the Council shall be authenticated by the
signature of the Secretary of the Council.

raph shall be presumed to have been given. (3) The common seal of the Council shall be authenticated by the
signature of the Secretary of the Council.

SECOND SCHEDULE
(Made under section 9(4))
APPOINTMENT, TENURE OF OFFICE, MEETINGS
AND OTHER PROCEDURAL MATTERS OF
THE REGIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL
1. The Regional Youth Council shall be composed of the following:
(a) the Chairman;
(b) all members of the Regional Youth Committee; and
(c) thirty youths representing District Youth Councils. Minutes
Common seal of
Council
Composition of
Regional Youth
Council

onal Youth Committee; and
(c) thirty youths representing District Youth Councils. Minutes
Common seal of
Council
Composition of
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2. A local authority within which the Regional Youth Council situate
shall have an overseeing role for activities of the Regional Youth Council
and its organ. 3.–(1) The Regional Youth Council shall form a committee to be known
as a Regional Youth Committee. (2) The Regional Youth Committee shall be an organ of the Regional
Youth Council. 4. The Regional Youth Committee shall be composed of-
(a) a Chairman to be elected from amongst qualified youths
within the region;
(b) six members representing registered youth organisations
within the region; and
(c) a Secretary to be appointed from amongst youths within the
region. 5. A person shall not be a member of the Regional Youth Council and
the Regional Youth Committee, unless such person resides from the
respective region.

A person shall not be a member of the Regional Youth Council and
the Regional Youth Committee, unless such person resides from the
respective region.

6.–(1) A member of the Regional Youth Council, other than an ex officio
member shall, subject to the provisions of this Schedule, hold office for
a period not exceeding three years, on such terms as may be specified
in the instrument of the member’s appointment, but shall be eligible for
re-appointment for one further term. (2) Appointment to the Regional Youth Council shall be by notice
in the Gazette. 7.–(1) A member of the Regional Youth Council, other than an ex
officio member may-
(a) at any time, resign from office by notice in writing to the
Minister;
(b) be removed from office by the Minister if the member-
(i) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the
Regional Youth Council without the permission of the
Chairman;
(ii) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to
imprisonment;
(iii) is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental illness
or is deemed otherwise unfit to discharge his duties as a
member of the Regional Youth Council; or
(iv) fails to comply with the provisions of this Act. 8.–(1) The Regional Youth Council shall meet twice a year.

ber of the Regional Youth Council; or
(iv) fails to comply with the provisions of this Act. 8.–(1) The Regional Youth Council shall meet twice a year.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1), the
Chairman or any three other members of the Regional Youth Council
may call a special meeting at any time where it is deemed expedient for
the transaction of the business of the Regional Youth Council, by giving
not less than seven days’ written notice to the members. Role of local
authority
Formation of
Regional Youth
Committee
Compositon of
Regional Youth
Commitee
Residence
Tenure of office
Vacation of office
Meetings of
Council

uthority
Formation of
Regional Youth
Committee
Compositon of
Regional Youth
Commitee
Residence
Tenure of office
Vacation of office
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(3) The members of the Regional Youth Council shall, at the first
meeting of the Regional Council, elect from amongst their number, a
vice-chairman. (4) Unless three-quarters of the total members of the Regional Youth
Council otherwise agree, at least fourteen days’ written notice of every
meeting of the Regional Youth Council shall be given to every member
of the Regional Youth Council. (5) The quorum for the conduct of the business of the Regional Youth
Council shall be two-thirds of the members excluding the Secretary. (6) The Chairman shall preside at every meeting of the Regional
Youth Council at which he is present but, in his absence, the vice-
chairman shall preside and, in his absence, the members present shall
elect one of their numbers who shall, with respect to that meeting and
the business transacted thereat, have all powers of the Chairman.

present shall
elect one of their numbers who shall, with respect to that meeting and
the business transacted thereat, have all powers of the Chairman.

(7) Unless a unanimous decision is reached, a decision on any matter
before the Regional Youth Council shall be by a majority of votes of the
members present and, in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman
or the person presiding shall have a casting vote. (8) Subject to subparagraph (5), no proceedings of the Regional
Youth Council shall be invalid by reason only of a vacancy among the
members thereof. (9) A resolution in writing or such resolutions consisting of several
documents in like form, each signed by the members of the Council,
shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the
Council duly convened and held.

ach signed by the members of the Council,
shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the
Council duly convened and held.

(10) Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Regional Youth
Council may determine its own procedures and the procedure for any
committee of the Council and for the attendance of any other persons at
its meetings and may make rules, inter alia, in respect of-
(a) the conduct and management of the affairs of the Regional
Youth Council;
(b) the manner in which all payments, including cheques,
promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange and other
negotiable instruments and all receipts for moneys paid to
the Council shall be signed, drawn, accepted, endorsed or
otherwise executed; and
(c) the procedure for meetings and other business of the
Regional Youth Council. 9. The Regional Youth Council shall cause minutes of all resolutions
and proceedings of meetings of the Council to be entered in books kept
for that purpose. 10.–(1) The common seal of the Regional Youth Council shall be kept
in the custody of the Secretary or such other person as the Council may
direct, and shall not be used except upon the order of the Council. Minutes
Common seal of
Regional Youth
Council

such other person as the Council may
direct, and shall not be used except upon the order of the Council. Minutes
Common seal of
Regional Youth
Council

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(2) The common seal of the Regional Youth Council, when affixed
to a document and duly authenticated, shall be judicially and officially
noticed, and unless the contrary is proven, any necessary order or
authorisation by the Regional Youth Council under this section shall be
presumed to have been given. (3) The common seal of the Regional Council shall be authenticated
by the signature of the Secretary of the Regional Youth Council. THIRD SCHEDULE
(Made under section 10(4))
APPOINTMENT, TENURE OF OFFICE, MEETINGS
AND OTHER PROCEDURAL MATTERS OF
THE DISTRICT YOUTH COUNCIL
1. The District Youth Council shall be composed of the following:
(a) the Chairman;
(b) all members of the District Youth Committee; and
(c) qualified thirty youths representatatives within the district. 2. A local authority within which the District Youth Council situate
shall have an overseeing role for activities of the District Youth Council
and its organ. 3.

authority within which the District Youth Council situate
shall have an overseeing role for activities of the District Youth Council
and its organ. 3.

The District Youth Council shall form a committee to be known as a
District Youth Committee. 4. The District Youth Committee shall be composed of-
(a) a Chairman to be elected from amongst qualified youths
within the District;
(b) six youths representing youth within the district; and
(c) a Secretary to be appointed from among youths within the
district. 5. A person shall not be a member of the District Youth Council and
the District Youth Committee, unless such person resides from the
respective district. 6.–(1) A member of the District Youth Council, other than an ex officio
member shall, subject to the provisions of this Schedule, hold office for
a period not exceeding three years, on such terms as may be specified
in the instrument of the member’s appointment, but shall be eligible for
re-appointment for one further term. (2) Appointment to the District Youth Council shall be by notice in
the Gazette. Composition of
District Youth
Council
Role of local
authority
Formation of
District Youth
Committee
Compositon of
District Youth
Commitee
Residence
Tenure of office

District Youth
Council
Role of local
authority
Formation of
District Youth
Committee
Compositon of
District Youth
Commitee
Residence
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7.–(1) A member of the District Youth Council, other than an ex officio
member may-
(a) at any time, resign from office by notice in writing to the
Minister;
(b) be removed from office by the Minister if the member-
(i) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the
District Youth Council without the permission of the
Chairman;
(ii) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to
imprisonment;
(iii) is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental illness
or is deemed otherwise unfit to discharge his duties as a
member of the District Youth Council; or
(iv) fails to comply with the provisions of this Act. 8.–(1) The District Youth Council shall meet thrice a year. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1), the
Chairman or any three other members of the District Youth Council
may call a special meeting at any time where it is deemed expedient for
the transaction of the business of the District Youth Council, by giving
not less than seven days’ written notice to the members.

deemed expedient for
the transaction of the business of the District Youth Council, by giving
not less than seven days’ written notice to the members.

(3) The members of the District Youth Council shall, at the first
meeting of the District Youth Council, elect from amongst their
number, a vice-chairman. (4) Unless three-quarters of the total members of the District Youth
Council otherwise agree, at least fourteen days’ written notice of every
meeting of the District Youth Council shall be given to every member
of the District Youth Council. (5) The quorum for the conduct of the business of the District Youth
Council shall be two-thirds of the members excluding the Secretary. (6) The Chairman shall preside at every meeting of the District Youth
Council at which he is present but, in his absence, the vice-chairman
shall preside and, in his absence, the members present shall elect one of
their numbers who shall, with respect to that meeting and the business
transacted thereat, have all powers of the Chairman. (7) Unless a unanimous decision is reached, a decision on any matter
before the District Youth Council shall be by a majority of votes of the
members present and, in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman
or the person presiding shall have a casting vote.

y a majority of votes of the
members present and, in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman
or the person presiding shall have a casting vote.

(8) Subject to subparagraph (5), no proceedings of the District
Youth Council shall be invalid by reason only of a vacancy among the
members thereof. (9) A resolution in writing or such resolutions consisting of several
documents in like form, each signed by the members of the Council,
shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the
Council duly convened and held. Vacation of office
Meetings of
Council

l,
shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the
Council duly convened and held. Vacation of office
Meetings of
Council

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(10) Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the District Youth
Council may determine its own procedures and the procedure for any
committee of the Council and for the attendance of any other persons at
its meetings and may make rules, inter alia, in respect of-
(a) the conduct and management of the affairs of the District
Youth Council;
(b) the manner in which all payments, including cheques,
promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange and other
negotiable instruments and all receipts for moneys paid to
the Council shall be signed, drawn, accepted, endorsed or
otherwise executed; and
(c) the procedure for meetings and other business of the District
Youth Council. 9. The District Youth Council shall cause minutes of all resolutions and
proceedings of meetings of the Council to be entered in books kept for
that purpose.

District Youth Council shall cause minutes of all resolutions and
proceedings of meetings of the Council to be entered in books kept for
that purpose.

10.–(1) The common seal of the District Youth Council shall be kept in
the custody of the Secretary or such other person as the Council may
direct, and shall not be used except upon the order of the Council. (2) The common seal of the District Youth Council, when affixed
to a document and duly authenticated, shall be judicially and officially
noticed, and unless the contrary is proven, any necessary order or
authorisation by the District Youth Council under this section shall be
presumed to have been given. (3) The common seal of the District Youth Council shall be
authenticated by the signature of the Secretary of the District Youth
Council. FOURTH SCHEDULE
(Made under section 11(4))
APPOINTMENT, TENURE OF OFFICE, MEETINGS
AND OTHER PROCEDURAL MATTERS
OF THE WARD YOUTH COUNCIL
1. The Ward Youth Council shall be composed of the following:
(a) a Chairman;
(b) all members of the Ward Youth Committee;
(c) qualified fifteen youth representatives within the ward. 2. A local authority within which the Ward Youth Council situate
shall have an overseeing role for activities of the Ward Youth Council
Committee.

rd. 2. A local authority within which the Ward Youth Council situate
shall have an overseeing role for activities of the Ward Youth Council
Committee.

Minutes
Common seal of
District Youth
Council
Composition
of Ward Youth
Council
Role of Local
Authority

Minutes
Common seal of
District Youth
Council
Composition
of Ward Youth
Council
Role of Local
Authority

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3.–(1) The Ward Youth Council shall form a committee to be known as
Ward Youth Committee. (2) The Ward Youth Committee shall be an organ of the Ward Youth
Committee. 4. The Ward Youth Committee shall be composed of-
(a) elected qualified Chairman amongst youths within the ward;
(b) six members respresenting youths within the ward;
(c) secretary to be nominated amongst youths within the ward. 5. A person shall not be a member of the Ward Youth Council and the
Ward Youth Committee, unless such person resides from the respective
region. FIFTH SCHEDULE
(Made under section 17(4)
REMUNERATION OF MEMBERS, TENURE OF
OFFICE, MEETINGS AND OTHER PROCEDURAL
MATTERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1. The members of the General Assembly shall, in attendance of the
meetings of the Assembly, be paid such allowances as may be approved.

ERAL ASSEMBLY
1. The members of the General Assembly shall, in attendance of the
meetings of the Assembly, be paid such allowances as may be approved.

2.–(1) A member of the General Assembly, other than an ex officio
member shall, subject to the provisions of this Schedule, hold office for
a period not exceeding three years, on such terms as may be specified
in the instrument of the member’s appointment, but shall be eligible for
re-appointment for one further term. (2) Appointment to the General Assembly shall be by notice in the
Gazette. 3.–(1) A member of the General Assembly, other than an ex officio
member, may-
(a) at any time, resign from office by notice in writing to the
Minister;
(b) be removed from office by the Minister if the member-
(i) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of
the General Assembly without the permission of the
Chairman;
(ii) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to
imprisonment;
(iii) is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental illness
or is deemed otherwise unfit to discharge his duties as a
member of the General Assembly; or
(iv) fails to comply with the provisions of this Act. Formation of
Youth Committee
Composition
of Youth Ward
Committee
Residence
Remuneration
of members of
General Assembly
Tenure of office
Vacation of office

ation of
Youth Committee
Composition
of Youth Ward
Committee
Residence
Remuneration
of members of
General Assembly
Tenure of office
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4.–(1) The General Assembly shall meet once a year. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1), the
Chairman or any three other members of the Assembly may call a special
meeting at any time where it is deemed expedient for the transaction of
the business of the Assembly, by giving not less than seven days’ written
notice to the members. (3) The members of the General Assembly shall, at the first meeting
of the General Assembly, elect from amongst their number, a vice-
chairman. (4) Unless three-quarters of the total members of the Assembly
otherwise agree, at least fourteen days’ written notice of every meeting of
the Assembly shall be given to every member of the General Assembly. (5) The quorum for the conduct of the business of the Assembly
shall be two-thirds of the members excluding the Secretary.

er of the General Assembly. (5) The quorum for the conduct of the business of the Assembly
shall be two-thirds of the members excluding the Secretary.

(6) The Chairman shall preside at every meeting of the General
Assembly at which he is present but, in his absence, the vice-chairman
shall preside and, in his absence, the members present shall elect one of
their numbers who shall, with respect to that meeting and the business
transacted thereat, have all powers of the Chairman. (7) Unless an unanimous decision is reached, a decision on any
matter before the Assembly shall be by a majority of votes of the
members present and, in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman
or the person presiding shall have a casting vote. (8) Subject to subparagraph (5), no proceedings of the Assembly
shall be invalid by reason only of a vacancy among the members thereof. (9) A resolution in writing or such resolutions consisting of several
documents in like form, each signed by the members of the Assembly,
shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the
Assembly duly convened and held.

h signed by the members of the Assembly,
shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the
Assembly duly convened and held.

(10) Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Assembly may
determine its own procedures and for the attendance of any other
persons at its meetings and may make rules, inter alia, in respect of-
(a) the conduct and management of the affairs of the Assembly;
(b) the manner in which all payments, including cheques,
promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange and other
negotiable instruments and all receipts for moneys paid to
the Assembly shall be signed, drawn, accepted, endorsed or
otherwise executed; and
(c) the procedure for meetings and other business of the
Assembly. 5. The General Assembly shall cause minutes of all resolutions and
proceedings of meetings of the Assembly to be entered in books kept
for that purpose. Meetings of
General Assembly
Minutes

utes of all resolutions and
proceedings of meetings of the Assembly to be entered in books kept
for that purpose. Meetings of
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Minutes

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6.–(1) The common seal of the Assembly shall be kept in the custody
of the Secretary or such other person as the Assembly may direct, and
shall not be used except upon the order of the General Assembly. (2) The common seal of the Assembly, when affixed to a document
and duly authenticated, shall be judicially and officially noticed, and
unless the contrary is proven, any necessary order or authorisation by
the General Assembly under this section shall be presumed to have
been given. (3) The common seal of the Assembly shall be authenticated by the
signature of the Secretary of the Assembly. SIXTH SCHEDULE
(Made under section 23(4))
TENURE OF OFFICE, MODE OF APPOINTMENT AND
OTHER PROCEDURAL MATTERS OF THE BOARD
1. The Chairman and members of the Board shall, subject to the
provisions of this Schedule, hold office for a period not exceeding
three years on such terms and conditions as may be specified in their
instrument of appointment, but shall be eligible for reappointment for
one more term.

years on such terms and conditions as may be specified in their
instrument of appointment, but shall be eligible for reappointment for
one more term.

2.–(1) Members of the Board shall be appointed at different times so
that their respective dates of expiry of their terms of office shall fall at
different times. (2) Appointment to the Board shall be by notice in the Gazette. 3. A member of the Board may-
(a) at any time, by notice in writing addressed to the Minister,
resign from office;
(b) be removed from office if the member-
(i) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the
Board without permission of the Chairman;
(ii) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to
imprisonment;
(iii) is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental
illness; or
(iv) is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge the functions of
a member of the Board. 4. A quorum at a meeting of the Board shall be two-thirds of the
members. Common seal of
General Assembly
Tenure of office
Modes of
appointment
Vacation of office
Quorum

eting of the Board shall be two-thirds of the
members. Common seal of
General Assembly
Tenure of office
Modes of
appointment
Vacation of office
Quorum

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5. A resolution at a meeting of the Board shall require the affirmative
votes of one half of the members present except the Chairman, who
shall have a casting vote.
6. The Board shall cause minutes of all proceedings of the Board to be
entered in books kept for that purpose.
Resolution of
Board
Minutes