Composition of the Board

(1) The Board of Directors shall consist of the following persons– (a) a representative of the Ministry responsible for Agriculture or his designee; (b) a representative of the Ministry responsible for Trade or his designee; Belize Agricultural Health Authority [CAP. 211 21 (c) a representative of the Ministry responsible for Health or his designee; (d) a representative of the Ministry responsible for Economic Development or his designee; (e) one Director appointed by the Minister in his discretion from among persons having knowledge or experience in the agricultural or commercial sectors; (f) four Directors appointed by the Minister from the Citrus Growers Association, the Banana Growers Association, the Belize Livestock Producers Association, the Sugar Cane Association, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other agribusiness associations; (g) one Director nominated by associations in the fishing industry having knowledge and experience in the fisheries sector; (h) the Managing Director, who shall not have the right to vote. (2) The Directors referred to in sub-section (1) shall be appointed by the Minister for such period not exceeding two years as may be specified in the instruments appointing them, provided that any such Director retiring on the expiration of his term of office shall, subject to section 13, be eligible for reappointment. (3) The Minister shall appoint one of the Directors to be Chairperson of the Board and the Chairperson shall hold office for a period of two years and shall be eligible for reappointment. 22 (4) The Directors shall elect from their number a Deputy Chairperson who shall hold office for a period of two years and he shall be eligible for reappointment.