Composition of Board.

(1) The State Police Board shall consist of following members: (a) the Chief Minister as its Chairperson; (b) the Home Minister as Vice-Chairperson; (c) the Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly; (d) a retired High Court Judge or Advocate General, Haryana; (e) the Chief Secretary; (f) the Secretary in charge of the Home Department; (g) the Director General of Police as its Member- Secretary; (h) three non-political persons (hereinafter referred as 'Independent Members') of high integrity, expertise and competence in administration, law enforcement and security related matters shall be nominated by the State Government. Out of these, one shall be the retired officer of Indian Administrative Service and one retired Indian Police Service Officer. The third member shall be nominated by the State Government from the field of public service, legal profession or social organizations with at least fifteen years experience in that field. Note:- The Independent Members shall be honorary members. (2) No Serving Government employee shall be appointed as an Independent Member. (3) Any vacancy in the State Police Board shall be filled up as soon as practicable after the seat has fallen vacant: Provided that if there is no Home Minister then the Chief Minister may nominate any other Minister as the Vice-Chairperson.