(1) The bodies
mentioned in section 340BB(3) must nominate to the Minister, when he or she so
requests, or when a vacancy occurs in accordance with section 340BF, one or
more appropriately qualified persons to become members of the Committee.
(2) Without affecting
the generality of the power conferred by subsection (1) the Minister may from
time to time as occasion requires request a body referred to in
section 340BB(3) to nominate, within a specified period, for appointment as a
member of the Committee, or as a deputy member, any number of persons not
exceeding 3, and may appoint such one as he or she thinks fit.
(3) If no nomination
is made within the period specified by the Minister, he or she may appoint
such a person or persons as he or she thinks fit to fill the office or to be a
deputy as the case may be.
[Section 340BD inserted: No. 47 of 1978 s. 36;
amended: No. 19 of 2016 s. 71.]