Section 4, The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration Act, 2000

(1) The governing body of the Administration shall be a Board which shall, subject to this Act, have the control and supervision of the Administration. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), the Board shall be responsible for:— (a) securing the implementation of the functions of the Administration; (b) the approval of policies for the proper management of the Administration; and (c) the sound and proper financial management of the Administration. (3) The Board shall consist of a Chairman and eight other members. (4) The Chairman shall be a person— (a) with a formal qualification and high standing in any of the professions recognised by the laws of Sierra Leone; or (b) with a formal qualification and proven ability in business administration or management, but no person shall be appointed Chairman if he has any financial interest, whether directly or indirectly, in any maritime business or undertaking. (5) The other members shall consist of— (a) four persons being senior officials designated as representatives respectively by each of the following:— 4 No. 11 Sierra Leone Maritime Administration Act 2000 (i) the Ministry responsible for transport; (ii) the Ministry responsible for fisheries and marine resources; (iii) the Department of Customs and Excise; and (iv) the Ports Authority; (b) a person appointed for his knowledge and experience in the legal aspect of the maritime industry. (c) the Executive Director appointed under section 13; and (d) three persons, one of whom shall be nominated by the Minister and the others nominated by an association of persons in the maritime and coastal and inland water transport business recognised by the Minister. [Margin: Tenure of appointed members.]