F1Pt. VIA (ss. 52A-52X) inserted (1.6.2008 so far as inserting for certain purposes ss. 52B, 52C, 52G, 52H, 52M, 52N, 52O, 52P, 52U and 52X, otherwise prosp.) by Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/915 (N.I. 9)), arts. 1(3), 3(1) (with art. 32); S.R. 2008/232, art. 2, Sch.
(1)There is hereby established a body to be known as the Foyle and Carlingford Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (“the Appeals Board”).
(2)The Appeals Board shall consist of 8 members to be appointed by NSMC.
(3)At least one of the members of the Appeals Board shall be a solicitor or barrister qualified to practice in any part of the Foyle Area or the Carlingford Area.
(4)In appointing the other members of the Appeals Board, NSMC shall—
(a)have regard to the desirability of having as members of the Appeals Board persons with knowledge and experience of fisheries, aquaculture, financial matters or environmental protection; and
(b)to the extent practicable, endeavour to ensure that there is an equitable balance between men and women in the composition of the Appeals Board.
(5)NSMC shall appoint a Chairperson from among the members of the Appeals Board.
(6)The Department may make regulations providing for the payment to the Appeals Board of fees in relation to appeals under section 52P.
(7)The Department may make grants to the Appeals Board out of money appropriated by Act of the Assembly.
(8)Such grants shall be of such amounts and be made on such terms and conditions as the Department may determine.
(9)Schedule 3A shall have effect in relation to the Board.]