Constitution of the State Fish Seed Centre

(1) The State Fish Seed Centre shall consist of the following members, namely:— (i) an expert in this subject nominated by the Government: Chairman; (ii) Director of Fisheries: Ex-officio Member; (iii) one person representing fish farmers nominated by the Government: Member; (iv) one person representing hatchery owners nominated by the Government: Member; (v) one person from the Fisheries Department nominated by the Government: Member; (vi) one person expert in Fisheries Department nominated by the Government: Member; (vii) Executive Director, Agency for Development of Aquaculture, Kerala: Member; (viii) an officer with such qualifications as may be decided by the Government from the Fisheries Department to be the Member Secretary. (2) Members of the State Fish Seed Centre shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of assuming charge and shall be eligible for re-nomination not exceeding two consecutive terms: Provided that, the Government may hold office at the pleasure of the Government. (3) The sitting fee and travelling allowance of the nominated members shall be as decided. (4) The State Fish Seed Centre may, subject to the prior approval of the Government, make bye-laws regarding the following matters, namely:— (a) fixing the quorum of its meeting; (b) deciding the activities to be performed by the State Fish Seed Centre.