Section 8, Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008

(1) The Board shall hold its first meeting on such dateand at such place as the Minister may, after consultation with the Board determine and thereafter, it shall meet for dispatch of business at such time and place as the Chairman may decide but shall meet at least once a month. (2) At any meeting at which he is present, the Chairman shall preside and in his absence the members present shall elect one of their number to preside. (3) The quorum at a meeting of the Board shall be seven including the Executive Director. (4) Each member of the Board shall have one vote and in the case of equality of votes, the Chairman or other person presiding shall have a casting vote. (5) The Board may co-opt any person to attend its meetings and provide technical or other advice to the Board or otherwise assist at its meeting but such person shall not vote on any matter for decision by the Board. 4. (1) The Chairman and other members of the Board except the Executive Director, shall hold office for three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for not more than one term. (2) A person shall cease to be a member of the Board on any of the following grounds:– (a) inability to perform the functions of his office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; (b) proven misconduct; (c) if he becomes bankrupt or insolvent; (d) if he is convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty; (e) if he fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Board without reasonable cause; (f) if he resigns by written notice to the Minister; or (g) if he dies. 5. (1) Subject to this Act, the Board shall have the control and supervision of the Agency. (2) The Board shall also provide such policy guidance and advice as will ensure the efficient implementation of the functions of the Agency and enhance the overall performance of the Agency. 6. The Chairman and the other members of the Board and persons co-opted by the Board under subsection (5) of section 8 shall be paid such remuneration, fees and allowances and shall be reimbursed by the Agency for any expenses incurred in connection with the discharge of their functions as the Board may determine. 6 7 Remuneration of members of Board. Term of office of members of Filling of vacancies. Meetings of Functions of No. 11 Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008 No. 11 Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008 (6) Any proposal circulated among all members of the Board and agreed to in voting by a two-thirds majority of the members shall have the same force or effect as a decision made at a duly constituted meeting of the Board; but if a member requires that the proposal be placed before a meeting of the Board, this subsection shall not apply to the proposal. (7) Subject to this Act, the Board shall regulate its meetings and procedure as it thinks fit.