Section 10, The National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit Act, 2012

(1) The governing body of the Unit shall be a Board inwhich shall be vested, subject to this Act, the control and supervision of the Unit. (2) The Board shall consist of a Chairman and the following other members– (a) One representative of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation nominated by the Minister on the recommendation of the Director of Drugs and Medical Supplies; (b) One representative of Ministry of Finance & Economic Development nominated by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development; (c) The Attorney General and Minister of Justice or his representative; (d) The Chief Executive, National Public Procurement Authority or his representative; (e) The Governor, Bank of Sierra Leone or his representative; 6 7 Board of Annual report. Financial year of Unit. No. 8 National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit Act, 2012No. 8 National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit Act, 2012 (f) One member each, representing the Northern Province, the Southern Province, the Eastern Province and the Western Area respectively, nominated by the Chief Medical Officer from a District Health Management Team; (g) One representative appointed by international donor institutions operating in the health sector in Sierra Leone, representing Health Development Partners; (h) One representative of NGOs active in the health sector appointed from among their number; and (i) One member representing civil society organisations active in the health sector appointed from among their number. (3) The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Unit shall be Secretary to the Board but shall have no voting right. (4) The Chairman and other members of the Board except the Managing Director shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister and subject to the approval of Parliament.