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Marine Act 1981
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17 Representation
(1) The Minister shall, when appointing persons to be members of an
advisory committee, as far as is practicable, include representatives
of persons or organisations interested in the matter which is being
referred to it under section 19.
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(2) The Minister may, when establishing, determining the powers and
functions of, or appointing persons to, an advisory committee, take
into account the requirements of:
(a) the Uniform Shipping Laws Code; and
(b) any International Convention requiring consultation with
organizations of ship-owners or trade unions of seamen;
in relation to any matter referred to the committee.