(1) The bodies
mentioned in section 340B(2)(b) and (c)(i) and (ii) must nominate to the
Minister, when the Minister so requests, or when a vacancy occurs in
accordance with section 340F, 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 340B(2)(b) or (c)(i) or (ii) 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, or as the case
may be, more of them as the Minister thinks fit.
(3) If no nomination
is made within the period specified by the Minister, the Minister may appoint
such person or persons as the Minister thinks fit to fill the office or
offices or deputy, as the case may be.
[Section 340D inserted: No. 23 of 1960 s. 4;
amended: No. 19 of 2016 s. 44.]