s 6 Establishment of the Council
(1) There is hereby established a body by the name “Farmers’ Advisory Council” whose function shall be— (a) generally to advise the Minister on matters pertaining to the development of Farmers’ Organizations; and (b) to advise the Minister on any matter referred to it by the Minister. (2) The Council shall consist of the following members: (a) the Chairman of the Authority who shall be the Chairman of the Council; (b) the Deputy Chairman of the Authority who shall be the Deputy Chairman of the Council; (c) the Director General of the Authority who shall be the Secretary to the Council; (d) the Director General of Agriculture; (e) the Director General of Co-operative Development Department; (f) a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industries; (g) a representative of the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development; (h) a representative of the Ministry of Plantation Industry and Commodities; (i) a representative of the Treasury; (j) a representative of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs; (k) a representative of the Prime Minister’s Department; (l) a representative from each of the States in Malaysia; and (m) not more than six other members appointed by the Minister. (3) Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9 and subparagraphs 4(3), 4(4) and 4(5) of the First Schedule shall with such modifications as are necessary apply to the Council. (4) The Council shall meet at least twice during every calendar year. (5) The Chairman, Deputy Chairman or member presiding at such meeting and ten other members shall form a quorum at any meeting of the Council.