Section 3, Development Agency Act, 2016

(1) The governing body of the Agency shall be a Boardconsisting of– (a) a Chairman who shall be a person who has qualifications and proven experience in business, trade, industry and enterprise development; and (b) a representative from each of the following ministries, institutions, associations and enterprises– (i) the agency or unit responsible for agribusiness and agro-processing in the Ministry of Trade and Industry; (ii) Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Trade and Industry not below the position of Director; (iii) Organisations dealing with traders; (iv) Ministry of Youth and Employment; (v) the Art and Craft Association; (vi) the Sierra Leone Manufacturers Association; (vii) the Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce; and 4 5 (c) two representatives of the private sector having extensive experience in business and enterprise development to be appointed by the Minster; and (d) the Chief-Executive who shall serve as secretary.