12
No.
Constitution
of Board of
Authority
of 2013]
Medicines and Allied Substances
(a) a representative of the Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia;
(b) a representative of the Medical Association of Zambia;
(c) a representative of the Health Professions Council of
Zambia;
(d) a representative of the department of pharmacy of a higher
education institution;
(e) a representative of the School of Veterinary Medicine of
a higher education institution;
(f) a representative of the pharmaceutical industry;
(g) a representative of the Ministry responsible for health;
(h) a representative of the Ministry responsible for commerce;
(i) a representative of the Ministry responsible for veterinary
services;
(j) a representative of the Ministry responsible for community
development;
(k) a representative of the Veterinary Association of Zambia;
(l) a representative of the Attorney-General; and
(m) two other persons.
(2) The members referred to in subsection (1) shall be
recommended by their respective institutions.
(3) The Minister shall appoint the Chairperson of the Board from
amongst the members.
(4) The members shall elect the Vice-Chairperson of the Board
from amongst themselves.
(5) A person shall not be nominated or appointed as a member
of the Board if the person—
(a) is an undischarged bankrupt;
(b) has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or
dishonesty;
(c) has been convicted of an offence under any written law
and sentenced to imprisonment for a period exceeding
six months without the option of a fine;
(d) has been found guilty of professional misconduct; or
(e) is an employee of the Authority.
8. The Board shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, perform
the following functions: