Section 3, Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008

(1) The governing body of the Agency shall be a Boardof Directors consisting of– (a) a chairman who shall be a person who has considerable knowledge and experience in environmental matters; (b) a representative each from the following Ministries and Unit not below the rank of Director:– (i) Ministry of the Environment; (ii) Ministry of Local Government; (iii) Ministry of Mineral Resources; (iv) Ministry of Marine Resources; (iv) Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry; (vi) Ministry of Tourism; (vii) Ministry of Trade and Industry; (viii) Ministry of Transport; (ix) Ministry of Health; (x) Petroleum Unit; (c) three persons, at least one of whom shall be a woman, knowledgeable in commerce, finance and law; and (d) the Executive Director who shall also act as secretary. (2) The Chairman and other members of the Board, except the Executive Director shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister and subject to the approval of Parliament. 4 5 Establishment of Environment Protection Agency. Board of No. 11 Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008 No. 11 Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008