Section 4: Establishment and composition of Board

(1) There is established a board to be known as the Agricultural Chemicals Board, in this Act referred to as the Board appointed by the Minister. (2) The Board shall consist of- (a) the following members- (i) a chairperson appointed by the Minister; (ii) a representative of the National Agricultural Research Organisation; (iii) a representative of the faculty of agriculture of recognised universities in Uganda; (iv) a representative of the faculty of science of recognised universities in Uganda; (v) a representative of agricultural chemicals merchants; (vi) a representative of farmers; (vii) a representative of the private agricultural chemicals manufacturers in Uganda; (viii) a representative of the agriculture extension service providers; (ix) a representative of the faculty of veterinary medicine of recognised universities in Uganda; (x) a representative of the National Forestry Authority; and (b) the following ex officio members- (i) the Commissioner responsible for crop protection; (ii) a registrar from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries who shall be the Secretary to the Board; (iii) the Chairperson of the Agricultural Chemical Technical Committee; (iv) the Commissioner for trade; (v) a representative of the Solicitor General; (vi) a commissioner from the Government Analytical Laboratory; (vii) the Commissioner for livestock and entomology; (viii) the Commissioner for crop production; (ix) a representative from the National Environment Management Authority; (x) a representative from the Ministry of Health. (3) In appointment of the members of the Board, gender consideration shall be taken into account. (4) The members of the Board, other than ex officio members, shall hold office for a period of three years but are eligible for re-appointment. (5) A person shall not qualify to be appointed as a Chairperson of the Board if that person holds a public office.