The Tanzania Teachers’ Professional Board Act

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Arrangement of Sections
Section Title
part i
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Application.
3. Interpretation.
part ii
THE TANZANIA TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL BOARD
4. Establishment of Board.
5. Composition of Board.
6. Functions of Board.
7. Powers of Board.
8. Committees of Board.
9. Delegation of powers.
10. Appointment of Registrar of Board.
11. Deputy Registrar.
12. Secretariat.
13. Staff and employees of Board.
14. Appointment of supervisory officers.
15. Remuneration and allowances.
part iii
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF TEACHERS
(a) Registration
16. Types of registration.
17. Register.
18. Qualification for registration.
19. Procedure for registration.
20. Publication of registered teachers.
21. Criteria for registration.
22. Issuance of certificate.
23. Payment of annual registration fee.

istration.
20. Publication of registered teachers.
21. Criteria for registration.
22. Issuance of certificate.
23. Payment of annual registration fee.

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24. Provisional registration. 25. Extension of provisional registration. 26. Criteria for provisional registration. 27. Temporary registration. 28. Prohibition of teaching by unauthorised person. (b) Licensing of Teachers
29. Practising licence for teacher. 30. Renewal of practising licence for teachers. 31. Registrar may call for further information of qualification. 32. Cancellation or suspension of certificate of registration. 33. Registration for foreigners. part iv
CANCELLATION AND SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION
34. Removal of name from register. 35. Procedure for cancellation or suspension. 36. Reinstatement. 37. Deletion of name. 38. Publication of names deleted from register. 39. Disciplinary action on conviction. part v
COMPLAINTS, INQUIRY AND APPEALS
40. Receipt of complaints. 41. Inquiry. 42. Committee of inquiry. 43. Power to summon witnesses. 44. Disobedience of summons and refusal to give evidence. 45. Conduct of inquiry. 46. Proceedings at inquiry. 47.

uiry. 43. Power to summon witnesses. 44. Disobedience of summons and refusal to give evidence. 45. Conduct of inquiry. 46. Proceedings at inquiry. 47.

Committee to report to Board. 48. Decisions. 49. Appeal. part vi
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
50. Funds and resources of Board. 51. Power to borrow. 52. Annual and supplementary budget.

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53. Accounts.
54. Audit.
55. Statements of accounts and reports.
56. Lay before National Assembly.
57. Investment.
part vii
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
58. Offence for illegal practise.
59. Offences for registered teacher.
60. Procurement of illegal registration.
61. False and misleading statements.
62. Offence for teacher who fails to obey summons.
63. General offence and penalty.
part viii
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
64. Notification of decision of Board.
65. Notice of termination.
66. Reciprocal recognition.
67. Codes of ethics.
68. Protection of members of Board and officers.
69. Replacement of certificate or licence.
70. Fees, penalties and charges payable to Board.
71. Regulations.
72. Inconsistency with other legislation.
73. Transitional provision.
part ix
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT
74–76. Omitted.
SCHEDULE

Board.
71. Regulations.
72. Inconsistency with other legislation.
73. Transitional provision.
part ix
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT
74–76. Omitted.
SCHEDULE

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Tanzania Teachers’ Professional
Board Act. 2. This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. 3.

T I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Tanzania Teachers’ Professional
Board Act. 2. This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. 3.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
“Board” means the Tanzania Teachers’ Professional Board
established under section 4;
“certificate of registration” means a certificate of registration
issued under this Act;
“committee of inquiry” means a committee of inquiry
established under section 42;
“inquiry” means an inquiry held under section 41;
“Minister” means a Minister responsible for education;
“Ministry” means the Ministry responsible for education;
“practising licence” means a practising licence issued under
this Act authorising a person to practise as a professional
teacher;
“practising teacher” means a registered teacher who is part
of the teaching staff of a school;
Short title
Application
Interpretation
CHAPTER 314
THE TANZANIA TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL BOARD ACT
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Tanzania Teachers’
Professional Board to deal with registration of teachers, regulation of
standards, professional conducts and to provide for other related matters. [24th August, 2020]
[GN. No. 657 of 2020]
Act No. 6 of 2018

, regulation of
standards, professional conducts and to provide for other related matters. [24th August, 2020]
[GN. No. 657 of 2020]
Act No. 6 of 2018

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“profession” means an enduring vocation that requires a
relatively higher level of education and training as well
as a level of occupational specialisation for efficient and
effective discharge of required skills;
“professional misconduct” means an act or omission by a
teacher leading to breach of the Teachers’ Professional
Code of Ethics and Conduct;
“professional teacher” means a teacher who is trained or
prepared for teaching including professional workers
involved in teaching related tasks such as educational
administration, planning, quality assurance and other
related matters of professional application;
“provisional registration” means a registration granted in
accordance with the provisions of section 24;
“pupil” means a child enrolled in pre-primary or primary
school;
“register” means the register of teachers holding a degree,
a higher diploma, diploma or certificate in the relevant
fields from institutions recognised by the Board;
“registered teacher” means a person-
(a) who is registered, provisionally registered or temporary
registered; and
(b) whose name appears on the register;
“Registrar” means the Registrar of the Board appointed
under section 10;
“registration” means registration made under section 18;
“school” means any registered and legally recognised
institution, organisation or place which provides
pre-primary, primary, secondary, teacher education or
adult education for several people or groups of people at
a particular period of time;
“student” means a person enrolled at school;
“teacher” means a person who pursued a teacher training
course in a teachers college or university, recognised by
the Board under this Act, to teach pupils or students in
pre-primary, primary, secondary, teachers and adult
education institution;

ity, recognised by
the Board under this Act, to teach pupils or students in
pre-primary, primary, secondary, teachers and adult
education institution;

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“Teachers Continuous Professional Development” means
competence building program that focuses on activities
that intend to attain knowledge, skills and attitudes of
the teacher in the teaching profession and any other
institutions which require professional teachers to
teach; and
“temporary registration” means a registration granted to
a foreigner intending to practise teaching in Mainland
Tanzania for a specific period of time. PART II
THE TANZANIA TEACHERS’
PROFESSIONAL BOARD
4.–(1) There is hereby established a Board to be known as the
Tanzania Teachers’ Professional Board.

PART II
THE TANZANIA TEACHERS’
PROFESSIONAL BOARD
4.–(1) There is hereby established a Board to be known as the
Tanzania Teachers’ Professional Board.

(2) The Board shall-
(a) be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a
common seal;
(b) in its corporate name, be capable of suing and be sued;
(c) for and in connection with the purposes of this Act, be
capable of acquiring, holding and disposing of movable
and immovable property in its corporate name;
(d) entering into contracts or other transactions; and
(e) do all or such other acts or things which a body
corporate may lawfully perform. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), the Attorney General
shall have the right to intervene in any suit or matter instituted
for or against the Board. (4) Where the Attorney General intervenes in any matter
pursuant to subsection (3), the provisions of the Government
Proceedings Act shall apply in relation to the proceedings of
that suit or matter as if it had been instituted by or against the
Government. Establishment of
Board
Cap. 5

l apply in relation to the proceedings of
that suit or matter as if it had been instituted by or against the
Government. Establishment of
Board
Cap. 5

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(5) For the purpose of subsection (4), the Board shall have
the duty to notify the Attorney General of any impending suit
or matter by, or against the Board.

the purpose of subsection (4), the Board shall have
the duty to notify the Attorney General of any impending suit
or matter by, or against the Board.

5.–(1) The Board shall consist of the following members-
(a) a Chairman who shall be appointed by the President
from amongst registered senior professional teachers;
(b) eight qualified members to be appointed by the Minister
from the following institutions:
(i) a representative from the Ministry responsible for
education;
(ii) a law officer representing the Office of the Attorney
General;
(iii) one representative nominated by teachers’
organisation;
(iv) one representative from private sector;
(v) one representative appointed from amongst persons
with requisite qualifications to assist the Board in
the discharge of its functions;
(vi) a representative from Regional Administration
and Local Government;
(vii) a representative from the Teacher’s Service
Commission; and
(viii) a representative from institutions responsible for
training of teachers. (2) The Minister shall, in making appointments under
subsection (1), take into consideration gender balance. (3) The Minister may, on the advice of the Board and by
order published in the Gazette, amend, vary or replace all or
any of the provisions of the Schedule to this Act.

ay, on the advice of the Board and by
order published in the Gazette, amend, vary or replace all or
any of the provisions of the Schedule to this Act.

(4) The Board may co-opt any person with special knowledge
or skills to provide expertise to the Board on general or specific
issue but such person shall have no right to vote. (5) The provisions of the Schedule to this Act shall have
effect as to the tenure of office of members, procedure and
conduct of the meetings of the Board. Composition of
Board

Schedule to this Act shall have
effect as to the tenure of office of members, procedure and
conduct of the meetings of the Board. Composition of
Board

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6.–(1) The functions of the Board shall be to-
(a) advise the Minister on matters pertaining to teaching
profession;
(b) establish and maintain the register of professional
teachers;
(c) establish and promote the teaching professional
standards;
(d) promote and regulate continuing professional
development for teachers;
(e) inquire into complaint, charge or allegation of improper
conduct against any registered teacher under this Act;
(f) formulate and enforce a comprehensive code of
professional conduct and ethics of the teaching
profession;
(g) undertake and commission appropriate research into
teaching and matters related to teaching profession;
(h) issue certificate of registration or licences for teachers;
and
(i) perform any other function as may be required under
this Act or under any other written law.

ificate of registration or licences for teachers;
and
(i) perform any other function as may be required under
this Act or under any other written law.

(2) In performing its functions under this Act, the Board
shall collaborate with the Ministry with a view of ensuring that
individuals who wish to be trained in the teaching profession,
receive the requisite education and training for registration
under this Act. (3) The Board shall collaborate with authorities exercising
similar functions within and outside Tanzania with a view
of promoting uniformity in the standards and qualifications
required for admission to the teaching profession. 7. The Board shall have powers to caution, censure, suspend
from practice or erase from the register of any professional
teacher who-
(a) has been convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced
for a period of not less than six months;
(b) fails to observe conditions for registration;
Functions of
Board
Powers of Board

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for a period of not less than six months;
(b) fails to observe conditions for registration;
Functions of
Board
Powers of Board

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(c) has done anything that has lowered the esteem and
integrity of the teaching profession in relation to
professional ethics and standards as determined by the
Board; and
(d) has breached professional conduct. 8.–(1) The Board may, where it considers necessary, establish
committees from amongst its members to advise the Board or
carry out any of its functions. (2) The committees established under subsection (1) shall
include:
(a) a Registration and Licensing Committee;
(b) Ethics and Disciplinary Committee; and
(c) such other committees as the Board may deem
necessary. (3) The committees established pursuant to subsection (1),
shall regulate their own proceedings. 9.–(1) The Board may, by resolution and subject to such terms,
conditions and restrictions as it may specify, delegate to any
member of the Board, Committee or employee of the Board,
some of its functions, powers and duties conferred or imposed
to it by or under this Act as it may deem appropriate.

mmittee or employee of the Board,
some of its functions, powers and duties conferred or imposed
to it by or under this Act as it may deem appropriate.

(2) Delegation made under this section shall not prevent
the Board from performing or exercising its functions, powers
or duties delegated. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Board shall not
have power to delegate its-
(a) disciplinary and advisory power under this Act;
(b) responsibility to approve the annual budget,
supplementary budget and scrutinise financial
statements; or
(c) powers to delegate under this Act. 10.–(1) The Minister shall appoint from the public service,
a senior professional teacher with five years experience and
knowledge in matters relating to teaching profession, law,
management and administration to be a Registrar of the Board. Committees of
Board
Delegation of
powers
Appointment
of Registrar of
Board

fession, law,
management and administration to be a Registrar of the Board. Committees of
Board
Delegation of
powers
Appointment
of Registrar of
Board

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(2) The Registrar appointed under subsection (1) shall
hold office for a term of five years and may, subject to his
satisfactory performance, be eligible for re-appointment for
one more term. (3) The Registrar appointed under subsection (1), shall be
the chief executive officer and secretary to the Board. (4) The Registrar shall-
(a) maintain and keep records of persons registered under
this Act;
(b) be responsible for the management of funds, properties
and business of the Board;
(c) be responsible for the administration, organisation and
control of staff of the Board;
(d) take minutes of the meetings and keep records of
activities of the Board; and
(e) perform any other functions as may be directed by the
Board. 11.–(1) The Minister shall appoint a law officer from public
service to be the Deputy Registrar of the Board.

nctions as may be directed by the
Board. 11.–(1) The Minister shall appoint a law officer from public
service to be the Deputy Registrar of the Board.

(2) The Deputy Registrar appointed under subsection (1),
shall assist the Registrar in the performance of his functions
under this Act and shall discharge such other duties as may be
directed by the Board or Registrar. (3) The Deputy Registrar appointed under subsection (1)
shall, in the performance of his functions, be answerable to the
Registrar. (4) Where the Registrar authorises the Deputy Registrar to
act on his behalf in any matter, any reference in this Act to “the
Registrar” shall include a reference to the Deputy Registrar. (5) The functions and powers of the Deputy Registrar shall
be prescribed in the instrument of appointment or regulations
made under this Act. Deputy Registrar

functions and powers of the Deputy Registrar shall
be prescribed in the instrument of appointment or regulations
made under this Act. Deputy Registrar

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(6) The Deputy Registrar appointed under subsection (1)
shall hold office for a term of five years and may, subject to his
satisfactory performance, be eligible for re-appointment for
one more term. 12. There shall be the Secretariat of the Board which shall
consist of the Registrar who shall be the head of the Secretariat
of the Board. 13.–(1) The Board may appoint officers and other employees as
it may consider necessary for proper discharge of its functions
under this Act. (2) The officers and employees of the Board shall, in the
performance to their functions, be answerable to the Registrar. 14.–(1) The Minister may, in consultation with the Board
and by notice published in the Gazette, appoint teachers to be
supervisors at the district and regional levels.

er may, in consultation with the Board
and by notice published in the Gazette, appoint teachers to be
supervisors at the district and regional levels.

(2) A person appointed under subsection (1) shall supervise
professional teachers and perform any other function within
the respective district or region as the Board may direct
including to-
(a) conduct preliminary investigation on charges
or complaints against teaching professionals on
malpractice, lack of competence, fitness to practice,
negligence and misconduct and forward the same to
the Board for final determination;
(b) submit to the Board the name of a registered teacher
who has by any reason ceased to teach; and
(c) collect fees and perform such other functions as may
be directed by the Board. 15. The members of the Board or of its Committee, officers
and employees of the Board shall be paid remuneration or
allowances at such rates as the Minister may, after consultation
and approval of the Minister responsible for public service,
determine. Secretariat
Staff and
employees of
Board
Appointment
of supervisory
officers
Remuneration
and allowances

er responsible for public service,
determine. Secretariat
Staff and
employees of
Board
Appointment
of supervisory
officers
Remuneration
and allowances

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PART III
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF TEACHERS
(a) Registration
16. Types of registration of professional teachers under this
Act shall be as follows:
(a) provisional registration;
(b) full registration; and
(c) temporary registration. 17.–(1) The Registrar shall keep and maintain the register of
all persons who are registered teachers. (2) The register shall contain the following particulars:
(a) full name;
(b) postal address;
(c) residential or physical address;
(d) date of birth;
(e) qualifications;
(f) teaching experience at time of application;
(g) registration number and category of registration;
(h) date of registration; and
(i) any other particular as the Board may determine. (3) A person who is a registered teacher shall notify the
Board of any change in any particular entered in the register
within sixty days of that change occurring.

who is a registered teacher shall notify the
Board of any change in any particular entered in the register
within sixty days of that change occurring.

(4) The Board, on request-
(a) shall make available the particulars of the register
referred to in subsection (2)(a), (f), (g) and (h); and
(b) may make available to a teacher’s employing authority
the particulars of the register referred to in subsection
(2)(c) and (d) and any other particular in respect of
which the registered teacher has given his consent. Types of
registration
Register

in subsection
(2)(c) and (d) and any other particular in respect of
which the registered teacher has given his consent. Types of
registration
Register

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18. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a person shall be eligible
for registration as a teacher after submitting an application to
the Board in a prescribed manner and upon payment of the
prescribed fee and if he satisfies the Board that-
(a) he has the minimum teaching qualification and skills
prescribed by the Board; and
(b) has qualifications and has had adequate competencies
as a teacher, in the opinion of the Board, for the purpose
of registration. 19.–(1) A person who intends to obtain registration under
this Part shall submit an application to the Registrar in the
prescribed form. (2) An application under subsection (1) shall be
accompanied by-
(a) a certified copy or copies of certificates for academic
qualifications of the applicant; and
(b) an application fee as may be prescribed in the
regulations. (3) The Registrar shall, after receiving an application, refer
the application together with his recommendations to the
Board for consideration and determination.

strar shall, after receiving an application, refer
the application together with his recommendations to the
Board for consideration and determination.

(4) The Board may, after consideration of the matter-
(a) approve the application and direct the Registrar to
register the applicant; or
(b) reject an application and direct the Registrar to inform
the applicant within one month after submission of the
application stating the reasons for the Board’s decision. 20.–(1) The Registrar shall, by notice published in the Gazette
and as soon as may be practicable following registration,
publish the-
(a) names and postal address of a registered teacher;
(b) registration number;
(c) qualification of each registered teacher; and
(d) any other particulars which the Board may direct. Qualification for
registration
Procedure for
registration
Publication
of registered
teachers

and
(d) any other particulars which the Board may direct. Qualification for
registration
Procedure for
registration
Publication
of registered
teachers

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(2) Subject to the directions of the Board, the Registrar
may publish in the Gazette any amendment to or deletion of
the name of a registered teacher from the Register. (3) Any change in the particulars of a registered teacher
under this section shall be entered in the register by the
Registrar. 21.–(1) In order to be a registered teacher, such person shall
satisfy the Board that, he-
(a) is of good character; and
(b) has successfully completed an approved course relating
to teacher training. (2) In determining whether an applicant is of good
character, the Board-
(a) shall take into account any conviction of, or charge
made against the applicant;
(b) shall take into account any behavior of the applicant if-
(i) does not satisfy a standard of behavior generally
expected of a teacher;
(ii) is otherwise disgraceful or improper; or
(iii) is unfit to be a teacher; and
(c) may take into account any other matter it considers
relevant.

r;
(ii) is otherwise disgraceful or improper; or
(iii) is unfit to be a teacher; and
(c) may take into account any other matter it considers
relevant.

22.–(1) The Registrar shall, immediately after effecting
registration under this Act, issue to every registered teacher a
certificate of registration upon payment of prescribed fee. (2) The certificate of registration shall contain-
(a) full name and addresses of the applicant;
(b) registration number;
(c) type and date of registration;
(d) duration of the certificate; and
(e) such terms and conditions in respect of which a
certificate is issued. (3) The certificate issued under subsection (1), shall be-
(a) signed by Chairman and Registrar;
(b) the property of the Board; and
Criteria for
registration
Issuance of
certificate

r subsection (1), shall be-
(a) signed by Chairman and Registrar;
(b) the property of the Board; and
Criteria for
registration
Issuance of
certificate

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(c) withdrawn and returned to the Board upon suspension
or cancellation of the certificate. (4) The Board shall issue a certificate of registration in an
approved form to a person registered or whose registration is
granted under this Act. 23. A person whose registration is granted under this Act,
shall pay an annual registration fee in a manner prescribed in
the regulations. 24.–(1) A person who is not entitled to be registered as a teacher
by a reason of the fact that he does not have qualifications
prescribed in this Act to be registered as a teacher, shall
produce evidence to the satisfaction of the Board that he has
been selected for the employment in any school and that such
employment would provide the required practical experience
to be entitled to be provisionally registered. (2) The Board shall issue a certificate of provisional
registration in an approved form to a person who is granted
provisional registration or whose provisional registration is
extended under section 25.

l
registration in an approved form to a person who is granted
provisional registration or whose provisional registration is
extended under section 25.

(3) A person who is issued with the provisional certificate
of registration under this Act shall not be required to have
practising licence. 25. A person whose provisional registration expires may apply
to the Board for an extension of his registration. 26.–(1) The Board may grant provisional registration to a
person, subject to any conditions it considers appropriate and
if it is satisfied that-
(a) the person-
(i) has qualifications or experience as determined by
the Board; or
(ii) is able to obtain the qualifications and experience
specified herein; and
(b) the person is of good character. Payment
of annual
registration fee
Provisional
registration
Extension of
provisional
registration
Criteria for
provisional
registration

ood character. Payment
of annual
registration fee
Provisional
registration
Extension of
provisional
registration
Criteria for
provisional
registration

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(2) The Board shall determine a period of provisional
registration which shall not exceed three years. (3) The Board may extend the period of provisional
registration for one term so long as the total length of the
period of provisional registration does not exceed four years. (4) The Board may require a person who has been granted
with a provisional registration to submit a report in an approved
form from the person’s employer with respect to-
(a) the manner in which the person has performed
teaching duties; and
(b) any recommendation as to the person’s suitability for
registration. (5) The Registrar shall maintain a register which shall enter
the names of teachers therein.

endation as to the person’s suitability for
registration. (5) The Registrar shall maintain a register which shall enter
the names of teachers therein.

27.–(1) A person who is not a citizen of Tanzania shall be
entitled to a temporary registration if he satisfies the Board
that he-
(a) is not ordinarily resident in Tanzania; and
(b) is or intends to be employed in Tanzania in the capacity
for which he is applying for the express purpose of
carrying out specific assignment in research, teaching
or engaging in education matters. (2) Without prejudice to the provisions of subsection (1),
a person intending to be temporarily registered shall, together
with an application form, submit to the Registrar-
(a) a certified certificate of full registration issued by a
body established in a country in which he practised;
(b) a certified certificate of good standing issued in the
country in which he last practised;
(c) testimonials offered to him by the institution or established
institutions in the country in which he last practised; and
(d) a curriculum vitae. (3) Registration of person under this section shall remain
valid in so far as that person is in the employment in respect
of which a temporary registration was issued and shall cease
upon termination of such employment. Temporary
registration

in the employment in respect
of which a temporary registration was issued and shall cease
upon termination of such employment. Temporary
registration

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(4) Temporary registration granted under this Act shall be
for a period of two years but may be renewed. 28.–(1) A person shall not teach at any school or employ any
teacher, unless such person or employee-
(a) is registered in accordance with the provision of this
Act;
(b) has been granted provisional or temporary registration;
or
(c) is under the direct supervision of a registered teacher. (2) A person who contravenes provisions of this section
commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable-
(a) in the case of a registered teacher, to a fine of not less
than five hundred thousand shillings but not exceeding
three million shillings or to imprisonment for a term
not exceeding three months or to both; and
(b) in the case of an employer, to a fine of not less than
one million shillings but not exceeding five million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
six months or to both.

ine of not less than
one million shillings but not exceeding five million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
six months or to both.

(b) Licensing of Teachers
29.–(1) A person who is registered, under this Act and intends
to practise as a teacher, shall apply to the Board for a practising
licence. (2) Subject to subsection (1), the Board may-
(a) approve the application and direct the Registrar to
issue a practising licence to the applicant; or
(b) reject an application and direct the Registrar to inform
the applicant of the reason for the decision of the Board. (3) A person who is registered as a teacher for the first
time under this Act and wishes to practise as a teacher in a
pre-primary, primary, secondary, teachers’ and adult education
institutions such person shall also be granted a practising
licence which shall be valid for a period of three years. Prohibition of
teaching by
unauthorised
person
Practising licence
for teacher

d a practising
licence which shall be valid for a period of three years. Prohibition of
teaching by
unauthorised
person
Practising licence
for teacher

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30.–(1) A practising licence issued under section 29 shall be
renewed subject to-
(a) payment of the prescribed fees;
(b) submission of certificate of registration;
(c) satisfactory evidence that proves that the applicant
undergone the Teachers Continuing Professional
Development or any other condition as the Minister
may prescribe; and
(d) any other qualification as the Minister may prescribe. (2) Subject to subsection (1), a person may apply to the
Board for renewal of registration within three months before
the date of expiry. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 29, a
registered teacher whose first practising licence expires, shall
make an application for renewal of his practising licence to the
Board and such licence shall be valid for a period of five years. (4) The procedure for renewal of practising licence shall be
as prescribed in the regulations.

such licence shall be valid for a period of five years. (4) The procedure for renewal of practising licence shall be
as prescribed in the regulations.

(5) Subject to subsection (1)(c), the Minister may,
in consultation with the Board, make regulations on the
requirement for conducting Examinations of the Board. 31. The Registrar may, on his own motion or on the instruction
from the Board, request any teacher to furnish him with
necessary information regarding his qualifications. 32. Where the holder of the certificate of registration fails to
observe the imposed conditions as required, the Board may
cancel or suspend the certificate of registration granted under
this Act. 33.–(1) A foreigner who intends to practice as a teacher under
this Act, shall submit an application to the Board together
with copies of certificate of his qualification, certificate of
registration from the registration authority of his jurisdiction,
original certificate of good standing from the last jurisdiction
Renewal of
practising licence
for teachers
Registrar may
call for further
information of
qualification
Cancellation
or suspension
of certificate of
registration
Registration for
foreigners

hers
Registrar may
call for further
information of
qualification
Cancellation
or suspension
of certificate of
registration
Registration for
foreigners

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of practice and such other particulars as may be prescribed in
the regulations. (2) Subject to subsection (1), a foreigner shall be eligible for
temporary registration. PART IV
CANCELLATION AND SUSPENSION
OF REGISTRATION
34. The Board may cancel or suspend the name of a person
from the register if such person-
(a) fails to pay the prescribed fees;
(b) is found guilty of professional misconduct;
(c) has lost qualifications in respect of which he was
registered;
(d) engages in forgery, misrepresentation, fraudulent
conduct, inducement or corrupt practice; or
(e) dies. 35.–(1) Where a registered teacher is in violation of the terms
and conditions of his registration, the Registrar shall, on the
directions of the Board, serve to that person a notice in writing
specifying the nature of the default. (2) Upon receipt of the notice under subsection (1), the
person to whom the notice is served shall make representation
in writing to the Registrar on the rectification of the default.

der subsection (1), the
person to whom the notice is served shall make representation
in writing to the Registrar on the rectification of the default.

(3) Where the person under subsection (2) fails to rectify
the default within the time specified in the notice or fails to
make representation satisfactory to the Registrar, the Registrar
shall recommend to the Board for cancellation or suspension
of the certificate issued to that person. (4) The Board shall, if it is satisfied with the recommendations
made pursuant to the provisions of subsection (3), direct the
Registrar to cancel or suspend the registration certificate. Removal of name
from register
Procedure for
cancellation or
suspension

on (3), direct the
Registrar to cancel or suspend the registration certificate. Removal of name
from register
Procedure for
cancellation or
suspension

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36.–(1) Subject to the provisions of section 35, a person
whose certificate has been cancelled or suspended may be
required to apply for reinstatement of his registration to the
Registrar within the period of twelve months from the date of
cancellation or suspension. (2) A person who fails to submit an application for
reinstatement of his registration, within the period stipulated
under the provisions of subsection (1), shall not be reinstated
unless he passes an examination. 37.–(1) The Board shall, in writing, notify a person whose
name has been deleted from the Register. (2) A teacher whose name has been deleted from the register,
shall, upon notification, immediately cease from practising as
a teacher. 38. The Registrar may cause to be published in the Gazette
and in the local newspaper widely circulating in Tanzania, the
name, address and qualification of a teacher whose name has
been deleted from the register.

in the local newspaper widely circulating in Tanzania, the
name, address and qualification of a teacher whose name has
been deleted from the register.

39.–(1) Where a registered teacher is convicted in Tanzania or
elsewhere of an offence which, if committed in Tanzania, may
have been an indictable offence, the Board shall-
(a) warn or censure that teacher;
(b) where in the opinion of the Board, that the circumstances
of the offence render the teacher unfit to teach-
(i) suspend the teacher’s registration for any period,
and subject to any conditions, the Board considers
appropriate; or
(ii) cancel the teacher’s registration; or
(c) direct that the name of the teacher be removed from
the register. (2) The Board, in suspending the registration of a teacher
under subsection (1)(b)(i), may substitute provisional
registration for any period, and subject to any condition, as it
may think fit. Reinstatement
Deletion of name
Publication of
names deleted
from register
Disciplinary
action on
conviction

ect to any condition, as it
may think fit. Reinstatement
Deletion of name
Publication of
names deleted
from register
Disciplinary
action on
conviction

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(3) A registered teacher who is convicted in Tanzania-
(a) whether upon indictment or summarily of an indictable
offence; or
(b) elsewhere of an offence which, if committed in
Tanzania, may have been an indictable offence,
shall give notice in writing to the Board within twenty-one
days of-
(a) that conviction; and
(b) the circumstances in which the offence was committed. (4) Where a registered teacher commits a disciplinary
offence under any other written laws which amount to breach of
professional misconduct and such matter has been forwarded
to the Board, the Board shall institute action against him and
initiate disciplinary proceedings. (5) In conducting inquiry, the Board shall ensure that the
inquiry is concluded within sixty days. PART V
COMPLAINTS, INQUIRY AND APPEALS
40.–(1) A person may, by notice in writing to the Board,
complain about the professional conduct of a registered
teacher. (2) The Board may dismiss the complaint if it considers it to
be frivolous or vexatious.

plain about the professional conduct of a registered
teacher. (2) The Board may dismiss the complaint if it considers it to
be frivolous or vexatious.

(3) The Board shall notify the contents of a complaint-
(a) to the registered teacher who is the subject matter of
the complaint; and
(b) where the employer of the person is identifiable from
the details of the complaint, to the employer. 41. The Board may determine to hold an inquiry in respect of-
(a) any matter relating to a registered teacher; and
(b) any complaint made under section 40. (2) The Board may hold the inquiry itself, or appoint a
committee of inquiry to hold the inquiry on its behalf. Receipt of
complaints
Inquiry

tion 40. (2) The Board may hold the inquiry itself, or appoint a
committee of inquiry to hold the inquiry on its behalf. Receipt of
complaints
Inquiry

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(3) The Board may hold an inquiry in respect of a registered
teacher if it reasonably believes that-
(a) the person is incompetent in teaching and has been
dismissed from employment or has resigned in
circumstances that, in the opinion of employer, call
into question of his competency to teach;
(b) the person’s registration in another country is cancelled
or suspended;
(c) the person’s employment in another country is
terminated because the employer is satisfied that the
person is not competent or fit to teach;
(d) the person was registered on the basis of false or
misleading information; or
(e) the person is no longer of good character. (4) The Board may hold an inquiry in respect of such person
if it is satisfied that there is a public interest to do so.

no longer of good character. (4) The Board may hold an inquiry in respect of such person
if it is satisfied that there is a public interest to do so.

42.–(1) The Board may appoint a committee of inquiry
consisting of five persons who shall be-
(a) two persons who are registered teachers one from
public education institution and the other from private
education institution;
(b) one person from public service;
(c) one person from office responsible for regional
administration and local government; and
(d) one law officer from the Ministry responsible for
education. (2) A committee of inquiry shall hold an inquiry subject to
the provisions of this Act and in accordance with directives of
the Board. 43. The Board shall have power to summon witnesses and call
for the production of documents for the purpose of inquiry
conducted under this Act. Committee of
inquiry
Power to summon
witnesses

witnesses and call
for the production of documents for the purpose of inquiry
conducted under this Act. Committee of
inquiry
Power to summon
witnesses

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44.–(1) A person who, having been served with a summons to
attend and give evidence or to produce any document at any
inquiry held under the provisions of this Act-
(a) fails without reasonable cause to obey summons; or
(b) refuses or omits without sufficient cause to produce
any documents in possession or under his control,
commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine
not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment
for a term not exceeding three months or to both. (2) A person giving evidence before the Board shall, in
respect of any evidence given by him or any other document
produced by him, be entitled to all privileges which he would
have been entitled to as a witness before the court of law. 45.–(1) Where the Board determines that an inquiry be held in
respect of a person who is a registered teacher, it shall serve the
person a fourteen days notice of the proposed inquiry.

that an inquiry be held in
respect of a person who is a registered teacher, it shall serve the
person a fourteen days notice of the proposed inquiry.

(2) The notice shall state-
(a) nature and details of any matter of the proposed
inquiry;
(b) date, time and place which it shall be held; and
(c) full names of the members of the committee of inquiry. (3) A person who is supposed to appear before the inquiry
may submit to the Board within fourteen days of service of the
notice, a statement in writing-
(a) admitting to, or refusing, the substance of any matter to
be inquired into; or
(b) notifying the Board of the intention to appear in
person. (4) A person may be represented in person or by an advocate
at an inquiry and assist the Board where required to do so. 46.–(1) For the purpose of proceedings during the inquiry, the
committee shall have power to-
(a) administer oaths;
(b) summon persons to attend and give evidence; and
(c) order production of documents. Disobedience of
summons and
refusal to give
evidence
Conduct of
inquiry
Proceedings at
inquiry

d give evidence; and
(c) order production of documents. Disobedience of
summons and
refusal to give
evidence
Conduct of
inquiry
Proceedings at
inquiry

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(2) All summons and orders issued under the hand of the
Chairman or the Vice-Chairman of the committee shall be
deemed to have been issued by the Board. (3) The Chairman, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman of
the committee of inquiry shall record or cause to be recorded
a summary of any oral evidence given at the inquiry. (4) The committee shall have the power to regulate its own
proceedings of inquiry at the inquiry held by it. 47.–(1) The committee of inquiry shall, on completion of the
inquiry, report its findings and recommendations to the Board. (2) The Board shall, in making any decision in relation
to the inquiry, take into consideration any findings and
recommendations of the committee of inquiry. 48.

rd shall, in making any decision in relation
to the inquiry, take into consideration any findings and
recommendations of the committee of inquiry. 48.

The Board may, after receiving the findings and
recommendations of the committee of inquiry, make any of
the following decisions as a result of the inquiry-
(a) warn or caution the teacher concerned;
(b) suspend the teacher’s registration for any period, and
subject to any condition, it considers appropriate;
(c) cancel the teacher’s registration;
(d) determine that the teacher is-
(i) unfit to be a teacher; or
(ii) not of good character; or
(e) determine that the complaint or matter being inquired
into is without substance. 49.–(1) A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Board
may, within ninety days from the date of receipt of the decision,
appeal to the Minister. (2) The Minister shall, within sixty days after receiving the
appeal made under subsection (1), confirm, vary or set aside
the decision of the Board. (3) A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the
Minister may, within forty five days from the date of decision,
seek redress to the High Court. Committee to
report to Board
Decisions
Appeal

n of the
Minister may, within forty five days from the date of decision,
seek redress to the High Court. Committee to
report to Board
Decisions
Appeal

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PART VI
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
50. The sources of funds of the Board shall include-
(a) such sums of money as may be appropriated by
Parliament for the purpose of this Act;
(b) fees and other charges payable under this Act;
(c) such donations, grants and bequeaths as the Board may
receive from stakeholders or organisations;
(d) any funds or assets which may be vested in or accrued
from other sources;
(e) proceeds derived from sale of assets; and
(f) any other sources of income identified by the Board
and legally acquired. 51. The Board may, in consultation with the Minister, subject
to relevant laws, borrow monies by way of loan or overdraft
and upon such security and terms and conditions relating to
repayment of the principal and payment of interest.

row monies by way of loan or overdraft
and upon such security and terms and conditions relating to
repayment of the principal and payment of interest.

52.–(1) Not less than two months before the beginning of any
financial year, the Board shall, at its first meeting convened for
that purpose, pass a detailed budget (in this Act referred as the
“Annual Budget”) of the amounts respectively expected to be-
(a) received; and
(b) disbursed by the Board during the financial year. (2) Where in any financial year the Board requires to make
any disbursement not provided for in the annual budget for the
year, the Board shall, at a meeting convened for that purpose,
pass a supplementary budget detailing the disbursement. (3) The Board shall, upon the passing of the annual budget
or any supplementary budget, submit such budget to the
Minister for his approval. (4) The Minister shall, upon the receipt of the annual
budget or supplementary budget, approve or disapprove it or
approve it subject to such amendments as he may consider fit. Funds and
resources of
Board
Power to borrow
Annual and
supplementary
budget

prove it or
approve it subject to such amendments as he may consider fit. Funds and
resources of
Board
Power to borrow
Annual and
supplementary
budget

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(5) Where the Minister has approved any annual budget or
supplementary budget, the budget approved by him, whether
with or without amendments, shall be binding on the Board
which subject to the provisions of subsection (6), shall confine
its disbursement within the items and amounts contained in
the applicable estimates as approved by the Minister. (6) The Board may-
(a) from the amount of expenditure provided for in any
budget in respect of any item, transfer a sum of money
from one item to another item contained in the budget; or
(b) adjust expenditure limits to take account of
circumstances not reasonably foreseeable at the
time the budget was prepared, subject to submitting
supplementary budget to the Minister within two
months of the alteration of expenditure limits becoming
necessary. 53.–(1) The Board shall keep proper books of accounts.

t to the Minister within two
months of the alteration of expenditure limits becoming
necessary. 53.–(1) The Board shall keep proper books of accounts.

(2) Subject to any directions given by the Board and in
accordance with the provisions of laws governing financial
or accounting standards, the Registrar shall prepare in
respect of each financial year, and not later than three months
after the close of the financial year, a statement which shall
include a report on the performance of the Board during that
financial year. (3) The statement prepared under subsection (2) shall
comprise of-
(a) statement of financial performance;
(b) statement of financial position;
(c) statement of cash flows;
(d) statement of changes of equity; and
(e) notes to the financial statements. 54.–(1) The accounts of the Board shall, in respect of
each financial year, be audited by the Controller and
Auditor-General or by an Auditor appointed by the Controller
and Auditor-General. Accounts
Audit

each financial year, be audited by the Controller and
Auditor-General or by an Auditor appointed by the Controller
and Auditor-General. Accounts
Audit

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(2) The Board shall, within three months after the
closure of each financial year, submit to the Controller and
Auditor-General for auditing the statement of accounts
described in section 53 of this Act. (3) The Board shall, as soon as practicable but not later
than two months after receiving the audited report from the
Controller and Auditor-General, submit to the Minister the
audited financial statements and a report of the Controller and
Auditor-General on such statements. 55. The Board shall, within six months after the closure of the
financial year, prepare and submit to the Minister a report
dealing with its activities and operations during that year and
accompanied by-
(a) a copy of the audited accounts of the Board;
(b) a copy of the auditor’s report on the accounts; and
(c) any other information as the Minister may direct. 56.

f the audited accounts of the Board;
(b) a copy of the auditor’s report on the accounts; and
(c) any other information as the Minister may direct. 56.

The Minister shall, as soon as practicable and not later than
twelve months after the closure of a financial year, lay before
the National Assembly copy of-
(a) audited statement of accounts of the Board;
(b) auditor’s report; and
(c) the Board’s report. 57. The Board may, subject to relevant laws and after obtaining
approval of the Minister, invest any monies available in any
fund in investments authorised by the Trustee Investment Act,
in relation to investment of funds by a trustee. PART VII
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
58. A person who practises as a teacher without being registered
or licenced, commits an offence and on conviction shall be
liable to a fine of not less than five hundred thousand shillings
but not exceeding one million shillings or to imprisonment for
a term of not more than one year or to both. Statements of
accounts and
reports
Lay before
National
Assembly
Investment
Cap. 53
Offence for illegal
practise

of not more than one year or to both. Statements of
accounts and
reports
Lay before
National
Assembly
Investment
Cap. 53
Offence for illegal
practise

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59. A person registered under this Act who allows, associates
or otherwise causes a person who is not registered as such to
practise as a teacher, commits an offence and on conviction
shall be liable to a fine of not less than five hundred thousand
shillings and not exceeding one million shillings or to
imprisonment for a term of not more than one year or to both. 60. A person who-
(a) procures or attempts to procure registration by
production of any false or fraudulent statement or
document;
(b) deliberately makes or causes to be made any falsification
in any matter relating to the register; or
(c) assists or aids any person to commit any of the acts
prescribed under this section,
commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine
of not less than one million shillings and not exceeding three
million shillings and to imprisonment for a term not less than
six months and not exceeding two years or to both.

on shillings and not exceeding three
million shillings and to imprisonment for a term not less than
six months and not exceeding two years or to both.

61.–(1) A person, in giving any information under this Act,
shall not-
(a) make a statement knowing it to be false or misleading;
or
(b) omit any matter knowing that without that matter the
information is misleading. (2) A person who contravenes any provision of this section
commits an offence. 62. A teacher or any other person who-
(a) having been summoned by the Board and fails-
(i) to attend before the Board; or
(ii) without reasonable excuse produce any book or
documents which he is required to produce;
(b) without lawful excuse, refuses to answer any question
put to him in the cause of the proceedings of the Board;
(c) refuses to swear or affirm as a witness;
Offences for
registered teacher
Procurement of
illegal registration
False and
misleading
statements
Offence for
teacher who fails
to obey summons

ess;
Offences for
registered teacher
Procurement of
illegal registration
False and
misleading
statements
Offence for
teacher who fails
to obey summons

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(d) wilfully interrupts the proceedings of the Board or
insults any member of the Board; or
(e) fails to observe or breaches any other provisions of
this Act,
commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a
fine of not less than one hundred thousand shillings and not
exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment
for a term not exceeding three months. 63. A person who contravenes provisions of this Act and where
no specific penalty for that offence is provided, commits an
offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine of not less
than five hundred thousand shillings and not exceeding five
million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of five years or
to both. PART VIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
64. The Board shall give a person a notice in writing of-
(a) any decision it makes that affects that person or a
person employed by that person; and
(b) the reasons for that decision.

a notice in writing of-
(a) any decision it makes that affects that person or a
person employed by that person; and
(b) the reasons for that decision.

65.–(1) Where a registered teacher is terminated on grounds of
professional misconduct, an employer shall notify the Board of
such termination within twenty one days after the termination. (2) The notice under subsection (1) shall state the reasons
of that termination. 66. There shall be reciprocal recognition for persons registered
as professional teachers with other countries upon entering
into mutual recognition agreements between the Board and
other professional regulatory bodies. General offence
and penalty
Notification of
decision of Board
Notice of
termination
Reciprocal
recognition

d and
other professional regulatory bodies. General offence
and penalty
Notification of
decision of Board
Notice of
termination
Reciprocal
recognition

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67.–(1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Board,
prescribe a Code of Ethics and Conduct and a Code of Good
Practice to be observed by professional teachers. (2) The Codes made under the provisions of subsection (1)
shall be published in the Gazette. 68. Any matter or thing done by any member or employee
of the Board shall not, if done bona fide, in the execution or
purported execution of the functions conferred upon that
member or employee by this Act or by regulations made
hereunder, render that member or employee personally liable
for the matter or thing. 69. The Board may, on payment of a prescribed fee, issue
another certificate of registration or licence if satisfied that the
original certificate or licence is lost, destroyed or misplaced. 70.–(1) Any fine, fees and charges under this Act shall be
payable to the Board. (2) The Board may waive payment of all or part of any fee or
charge payable to it under this Act.

harges under this Act shall be
payable to the Board. (2) The Board may waive payment of all or part of any fee or
charge payable to it under this Act.

(3) The fees and charges payable under this Act shall be as
prescribed in the regulations. 71.–(1) The Minister may make regulations generally providing
for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Act. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Minister may
make regulations-
(a) regulating the practice of registered teachers;
(b) prescribing procedures for conducting inquiry;
(c) prescribing qualifications which shall be recognised as
entitling the holder for registration under this Act;
(d) prescribing procedures for registration under this Act;
(e) prescribing rules regulating the standards of
professional conduct for teachers profession;
Codes of ethics
Protection of
members of
Board and officers
Replacement
of certificate or
licence
Fees, penalties
and charges
payable to Board
Regulations

s of ethics
Protection of
members of
Board and officers
Replacement
of certificate or
licence
Fees, penalties
and charges
payable to Board
Regulations

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(f) prescribing fees and other charges;
(g) prescribing procedure for appeals under this Act;
(h) prescribing the functions of the committees established
under this Act;
(i) prescribing conditions and procedures for foreign
teachers in the country;
(j) prescribing conditions for retaining the names of
registered teachers;
(k) prescribing procedure for supervision at the regional
and district levels;
(l) prescribing the manner in which the Teachers
Continuous Professional Development shall be
conducted;
(m) prescribing procedures and manner in which
professional examinations shall be conducted; and
(n) any matter which is permitted or required by this Act
to be prescribed. 72. Where the provisions of this Act is in conflict or is
otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of any other written
laws relating to registration of teachers, the provisions of this
Act shall prevail to the extent of such inconsistency.

ovisions of any other written
laws relating to registration of teachers, the provisions of this
Act shall prevail to the extent of such inconsistency.

73.–(1) A teacher who, immediately before coming into
operation of this Act, was not registered, shall be exempted
from the conditions stipulated under this Act. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) each of
such teacher shall be required to register under this Act within
two years from the date of coming into operation of this Act. (3) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), the Minister
may, by order published in the Gazette, extend the period of
registration of teachers. Inconsistency
with other
legislation
Transitional
provision

ter
may, by order published in the Gazette, extend the period of
registration of teachers. Inconsistency
with other
legislation
Transitional
provision

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PART IX
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT
74.–76. [Omitted.]
SCHEDULE
(Made under section 5(5))
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
1. The members shall elect one amongst their number to be
Vice-Chairman of the Board and such member elected shall hold office
for a term of three years. 2.–(1) A member shall, unless the appointing authority terminates his
appointment, or ceases in any other way to be a member, hold office for
a period of three years but may be eligible for re-appointment for one
term. (2) A member appointed by virtue of his office shall cease to be a
member upon ceasing to hold the office entitling him to appointment
to the Board. 3. A member of the Board shall be entitled to such remuneration, fees
or allowance for expenses as the Minister may determine and upon
recommendations from the Minister responsible for public service. 4. A member may resign by signed notice given to the Minister. 5.

determine and upon
recommendations from the Minister responsible for public service. 4. A member may resign by signed notice given to the Minister. 5.

Where a member of the Board who is a member by virtue of holding
office is unable for any reason to attend any meeting of the Board, he
may nominate another person from his organisation to attend the
meeting in his place. 6. A meeting of the Board shall be convened by the Chairman of the
Board. 7.–(1) The Board shall ordinarily meet for the transaction of its business
at the time and at the place determined by it, but shall meet at least once
in every three months. (2) The Chairman shall preside at every meeting of the Board and in
the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman. (3) The Chairman or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman may at any
time call a special meeting of the Board upon a written request by a
majority of the members in office. Omitted
Vice-Chairman
Tenure of office
Remuneration
Resignation
Prox
representation
Convening of
meetings
Meetings of
Board

of the members in office. Omitted
Vice-Chairman
Tenure of office
Remuneration
Resignation
Prox
representation
Convening of
meetings
Meetings of
Board

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(4) In the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, the
members present shall appoint one amongst their number to preside
over the meeting. (5) The Chairman may invite any person who is not a member to
participate in the deliberations at any meeting of the Board, but any
person so invited shall not be entitled to vote. 8.–(1) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum
at any meeting of the Board. (2) All acts, matters and things authorised to be done by the Board
shall be decided by resolution at a meeting of the Board at which a
quorum is present. 9.–(1) A decision of the majority of members present and voting at a
meeting of the Board shall be deemed to be a decision of the Board. (2) Every member of the Board shall have one vote and in the event
of an equality of votes, the Chairman of the meeting shall have a second
or casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote.

e vote and in the event
of an equality of votes, the Chairman of the meeting shall have a second
or casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (2), where a
Chairman so directs, a decision may be made by the Board without a
meeting by circulation of the relevant papers among all the members
and expression in writing of their views, but any member shall be
entitled to require that any such decision shall be deferred until the
subject matter has been considered at a meeting of the Board. 10.–(1) The Board shall cause to be recorded and kept minutes of all
business conducted or transacted at its meetings, and the minutes of
each meeting of the Board shall be read and confirmed, or amended
and confirmed, at the next meeting of the Board and signed by the
person presiding at the meeting. (2) Any minutes signed by a person presiding at a meeting of the
Board shall, in the absence of proof of error, be deemed to be a correct
record of the meeting. 11. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board may regulate its own
proceedings.

roof of error, be deemed to be a correct
record of the meeting. 11. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board may regulate its own
proceedings.

12.–(1) Any act or proceeding of the Board or of a person acting under
the direction of the Board is not invalid by reason only that, at the time
when the act or proceeding was done, taken or commenced, there was
a vacancy in the membership of the Board. (2) Any act or proceeding of the Board or of a person acting under
the direction of the Board is valid even if-
(a) the appointment of a member of the Board was defective; or
(b) a person appointed as a member of the Board was disqualified
from acting as, or incapable of being, such a member. Quorum and
voting at
meetings
Decisions of
Board
Minutes of
Meetings
Board may
regulate conduct
of meetings
Validity of
proceedings

ng, such a member. Quorum and
voting at
meetings
Decisions of
Board
Minutes of
Meetings
Board may
regulate conduct
of meetings
Validity of
proceedings

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13. All orders, directions, notes or other documents issued on behalf of
the Board shall be signed by the-
(a) Chairman; or
(b) Registrar of the Board authorised in writing in that behalf by
the Board.
14.–(1) The Board shall have a seal to be kept under safe custody of the
Registrar.
(2) The affixing of the seal of the Board on any document shall be
authenticated by the signature of the Chairman and the Registrar.
(3) A document purported to be an instrument issued by the Board
and authenticated in a manner provided for under subparagraph (2)
shall be deemed to be a valid instrument.
Orders and
documents
Seal of Board