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205 Membership of the PRS Board
(1) The PRS Board consists of the following members, appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister—
(a) a President; and
(b) 3 Deputy Presidents, of whom—
(i) one must be a police officer or a former police officer; and
(ii) one must have experience as a member of the academic staff of a tertiary institution; and
(iii) one must be—
(A) a former police officer; or
(B) a legal practitioner of at least 5 years standing; and
(c) 3 police officers nominated by a professional association that represents police officers; and
(d) 2 police officers nominated by the Chief Commissioner; and
(e) as many other members as are required for the proper functioning of the PRS Board.
(2) The Minister must not recommend a person for appointment to the PRS Board unless the Minister is satisfied that the person is capable of performing the duties of a member of the PRS Board.
(3) A member of the PRS Board holds office, subject to this Act, for the term specified in his or her instrument of appointment, not exceeding 5 years from the date of appointment, and is eligible for reappointment.
(4) The **Public Administration Act 2004** (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies to a member of the PRS Board in respect of the office of member.