s 4 Establishment of Optometrists and Opticians Board
4.—(1) There is established a body called the Optometrists and Opticians Board, which consists of not less than 10 and not more than 12 members appointed by the Minister, of whom —(a) at least 2 must be optometrists; (b) at least 2 must be opticians; (c) at least one must be an ophthalmologist; (d) one must be the Director‑General of Health or his or her representative;[Act 11 of 2023 wef 01/05/2023] (e) one must be the Director-General of Education or his or her representative; and (f) at least one must be a person who is neither an optometrist, an optician nor a medical practitioner, to represent the interests of persons receiving optometry and opticianry services. (2) Every member holds office for a term not exceeding 3 years and is eligible for re‑appointment. (3) The Minister may, at any time, revoke the appointment of any member (other than a member in subsection (1)(d) or (e)) without assigning any reason.