Section 3, The National Medical Supplies Agency Act, 2017

(l) The governing body of the Agency shall be a Boardin which shall be vested, subject to this Act, the control and supervision of the Agency. (2) The Board shall consist of a Chairman and the following members– Establishment of the National Medical Supplies Board of the No. 11 National Medical Supplies Agency Act 2017No. 11 National Medical Supplies Agency Act 2017 (a) the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Sanitation; (b) the Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development; (c) the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development; (d) a representative of the Pharmaceutical Society of Sierra Leone; (e) a representative of the Sierra Leone Bar Association; (f) 4 other Members recommended by the Minister through a consultative selection process. (i) 1 procurement and supply chain specialist with a degree from a reputable university. (ii) 1 pharmaceutical specialist with experience in drug and medical supply management with a degree from a reputable university. (iii) 1 financial management and accounting expert with a degree from a reputable university and. (iv) A member of civil society organisation dealing with health issues. (3) A member recommended by the Minister under paragraph (g) (i-iv) of subsection 2, of section 3 shall– (a) have at least 10 years experience in his field of expertise; 4 5 (b) be of proven integrity; and (c) not have been convicted of an offence involving fraud, dishonesty, or sexual offence. (4) The Chairman and other members of the Board referred to under paragraphs (g) (i-iv) of sub-section (2) of section 3 shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of Minister of the subject to the approval of Parliament. (5) The Chairman shall be appointed from among persons who– (a) hold a post graduate qualification from a reputable university; (b) have, at least, 10 years experience in matters relating to healthcare or business management; (c) are of proven integrity; and (d) have not been convicted of an offence involving fraud, dishonesty, or any sexual offence. (6) The Managing Director shall serve as Secretary to the Board. (7) The Minister in recommending suitable persons under paragraph (g) (i-iv) of subsection (2) shall take into account the aim of ensuring gender diversity on the Board and where 2 candidates are of equal merit the Minister shall recommend the candidate who will enhance the gender diversity of the Board.