Establishment and membership of the Board

(1) There shall be and is hereby established a Coast Guard Board (hereinafter referred to as “the Board”) which shall consist of the following members– (a) the Minister responsible for the Coast Guard, who shall be the Chairperson of the Board; (b) such other Minister as may be appointed from time to time by the Prime Minister, who shall be the Deputy Chairperson of the Board; (c) the Chief Executive Officer to the Ministry responsible for the Coast Guard, who shall be the Secretary to the Board; (d) the Commandant of the Coast Guard; (e) repealed. 3 of 20212. (f) repealed. (g) repealed. (h) repealed. (i) repealed. (2) If the Chairperson of the Board is for any reason unable to act through illness, absence or otherwise, the Deputy 16 Chairperson shall perform the functions of the Chairperson if present. (3) The Board may hold meetings and lawfully dispose of business thereat, and may carry out its duties and perform its functions as provided in this Act, notwithstanding any vacancy in its membership. (4) The Board shall meet as often as is necessary to carry out its duties, functions and obligations as provided under this Act. (5) Any question arising at a meeting of the Board shall be determined by a majority of the members present and voting at the meeting and in the event of an equality of votes, the Chairperson shall have a second or casting vote. (6) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board may regulate its own procedure.