Section 11, The Mines and Minerals Act, 2009

(1) There is hereby established a body to be known asthe Minerals Advisory Board. (2) The Minerals Advisory Board shall consist of- (a) a Chairman, who shall be a person knowledgeable and experienced in minerals and the mining sector; (b) the Director of Mines; (c) the Director of Geological Survey; (d) the Commissioner-General of the National Revenue Authority; (e) a representative of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice; (f) a representative of the Ministry responsible for local government; (g) a representative from the Environmental Protection Agency; (h) the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for mineral resources; (i) two persons with considerable qualifications and experience in the mining industry generally one of whom shall be a woman; (j) a representative from the civil society appointed by the coalition of Civil Society in Sierra Leone; (k) The Chief of Defence Staff; (l) The Inspector General of Police; (m) a representative of Paramount Chiefs, nominated by the Council of Paramount Chiefs; (n) a representative from the Sierra Leone Youth Council. (3) The Chairman shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister subject to the approval of Parliament on such terms as may be stated in his letter of appointment. 12 13 Execution and delegation of functions of the Director of Geological Survey. Authorised Establishment of Minerals Advisory Board. (4) Other members of the Minerals Advisory Board shall be appointed by the President subject to the approval of Parliament on the recommendation of the Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers on such terms and conditions as may be stated in their letters of appointment. (5) The Chairman and other members of the Minerals Advisory Board who are not ex-officio members shall hold office for a period not exceeding three years and shall be eligible for reappointment. (6) A person shall cease to be a member of the Minerals Advisory Board on any of the following grounds- (a) for his inability to perform the functions of his office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; (b) for proven misconduct; (c) if he becomes bankrupt or insolvent; (d) if he is convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty; or (e) if he resigns his office by written notice to the Minister. (7) The Director of Mines shall be the Secretary of the Minerals Advisory Board.