Constitution of the Commission

(1) The Commission shall consist of, (a) two ex officio members, namely, (i) the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture; and (ii) the Head of Animal Health in the Belize Agricultural Health Authority or any organisation which may succeed the Authority; and (b) seven other members appointed by the Minister, namely, (i) one person representing the exporters; (ii) one person representing the traders; (iii) three persons from among not less than five members nominated by the Association; and (iv) two persons having no connection with the meat and livestock industry. (2) Where the officer mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) or (a) (ii) of subsection (1) of this section is unable to be present at any meeting of the Commission, he may appoint an alternate to represent him at that meeting. 8 Meat And Livestock