The Medical Radiology and Imaging Professional Act, 2007
This provision is an interpretation heading for Part II, which concerns the establishment of the Council.
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This provision is an interpretation heading for Part II, which concerns the establishment of the Council. This section concerns the appointment of the Registrar and the Registrar’s responsibilities. Section 12 is titled “Secretariat” and sits under Part III on registration, enrolment, and enlisting. This text is a heading for general requirements and registration for medical radiology and imaging professionals. This section is about registration of persons qualified outside Mainland Tanzania.
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Interpretation
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is an interpretation heading for Part II, which concerns the establishment of the Council.
3. Interpretation. PART II E s t a b l i s h m e n t o f t h e C o u n c i l
Part
PART II
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Appointment of the Registrar and his responsibilities
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the appointment of the Registrar and the Registrar’s responsibilities.
11. Appointment of the Registrar and his responsibilities. - 12 Verify source ↗
Secretariat
AI-assisted research summary: Section 12 is titled “Secretariat” and sits under Part III on registration, enrolment, and enlisting.
12. Secretariat. PART III R e g i s t r a t i o n , E n r o l m e n t a n d E n l i s t i n g (a) General Requirements - 4 Verify source ↗
(1) There is hereby established a Council to be known as the
AI-assisted research summary: This provision establishes the Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals' Council and gives it corporate status and certain powers.
4.—(1) There is hereby established a Council to be known as the Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals' Council. (2) The Council shall be a body corporate and shall - (a) have perpetual succession and an official Seal; (b) in its corporate name be capable of - (i) holding, purchasing or otherwise acquiring in any other way any movable or immovable property and disposing of any of its property; (ii) suing and being sued; (iii) entering into any contract or other transactions and doing all other acts and things which a body corporate may lawfully perform; 60 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 C o m p o s i tion o f the C ouncil (c) have power to borrow such sums as it may require for its purpose; and (d) exercise the powers and perform functions conferred upon it by or under this Act. - 5 Verify source ↗
(l) The Council shall consist of not more than 13 members to be
AI-assisted research summary: The Council must have no more than 13 members, and the Minister appoints them.
5 .-(l) The Council shall consist of not more than 13 members to be appointed by the Minister as follows: (a) a Chairman who shall be a Medical Radiology and Imaging Professional registered under the Act; (b) Principal Medical Radiographer; (c) Principal Radiologist; (d) Secretary of Tanzania Association of Radiographers (TARA); (e) Secretary of Tanzania Radiology Society (TARASO); (f) Radiotherapist; (g) a Radiologist from the Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania (APHTA); (h) a Medical Nuclear Physicist; (i) Principal of School of Radiography; (j) Director General of Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC); (k) a radiographer from the private Hospitals Association; (1) a member representing the Civil Society; and (m) a State Attorney representing the Attomey-General's office. (2) The Schedule to this Act shall have effect as to procedures and other matters relating to the Council. (3) The Minister may, on the advice of the Council and by order, published in the Gazette, amend, vary or replace all or any of the provisions of the Schedule to this Act. - 6 Verify source ↗
{ 1) The Council shall be the sole authority for registering, enrolling
AI-assisted research summary: The Council is the sole authority for registering, enrolling, and enlisting Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals, and it has several related regulatory and administrative powers.
6.-{ 1) The Council shall be the sole authority for registering, enrolling and enlisting of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Council shall - F u nctions and pow ers o f the C ouncil (a) regulate and set standards of conduct and activities of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals; (b) regulate standards and practice of the professions in Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals; (c) promote interest in, and the advancement of, professions in Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals; 61 1\ 0> 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (d) evaluate academic and practical qualifications of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals for the purpose of registration, enrolment or enlisting under this Act; (e) foster co-operation between the Council and other institutions or organisations, whether or not concerned with the profession of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals; (f) monitor and ensure the proper collection of fees payable under this Act; (g) administer the funds of the Council; (h) keep and maintain the Registers, the Roll and the List for the registration, enrolment and enlisting of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals; (i) remove any name from the Register, Roll or List subject to such conditions as the Council may impose; (j) approve institutions and curricula for training of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals; (k) consider any matter affecting the profession in Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals and take such action in connection therewith as the Council considers necessary; and (1) carry out such other functions as may be conferred upon the Council or as may, in the opinion of the Council, be necessary or expedient, for the proper discharge of the functions under this Act. E stab l ishm ent o f C om m ittees (3) The Council shall have, and or exercise powers as may be necessary for proper and efficient carrying out of the provisions of subsections (1) and (2). - 7 Verify source ↗
( l) The Council shall establish
AI-assisted research summary: The Council must set up a registration committee and a disciplinary committee, and it may create up to three additional committees. Committees may also invite outside persons to help, but those persons cannot vote or join the final decision.
7 .- ( l) The Council shall establish- (a) a Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals Committee for the purpose of evaluating qualification for registration, enrolment and enlisting under‘this Act; and (b) a Disciplinary Committee for conducting preliminary investigations and inquiry into any matter of disciplinary nature. (2) The Committees established under subsection (1) shall - (a) in the case of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals Committee, consist of a Chairman and four other members to be appointed from amongst members of the Council; and 62 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (b) in the case of Disciplinary Committee, consist of a Chairman and four other Members one of whom shall be a State Attorney from the Attomey-Generals' Office. (3) The Council may establish not more than three other Committees as may be necessary for proper discharge of the functions of the Council. (4) The number of members of the Committee established under subsection (3) shall be as may be determined from time to time by the Council. (5) Any Committee may invite other persons who are not members of the Council to provide expertise and other assistance as may be required by the Committee, but such persons shall not vote or take part in the final decision of the Committee. - 8 Verify source ↗
(l) A Chairman of a Committee shall convene a meeting of the
AI-assisted research summary: The chairman of a committee must convene committee meetings as scheduled or directed by the Council, and each committee must keep minutes, report to the Council, and follow any procedural directions from the Council.
8.-(l) A Chairman of a Committee shall convene a meeting of the Committee of which he is the Chairman according to the schedule or directions as may be determined by the Council. M eetings o f C o m m ittees (2) Each Committee shall keep minutes of its meeting, report to the Council on its activities, and conduct its proceedings in such manner as the Council may direct. - 9 Verify source ↗
(l)
AI-assisted research summary: The Council may delegate its functions to members, a Committee, or the Registrar, but it must not delegate certain listed powers.
9.-(l) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2) and to any restrictions or conditions as it may impose, the Council may delegate to its members, a Committee or the Registrar, the power to discharge any function on behalf of the Council. D elega tion o f p o w e rs (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), the Council shall not delegate the power to - (a) impose fees and other charges; (b) adopt estimates and expenditure of the Council; (c) in consultation with relevant authorities, approve training standards and curricula of institution of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals; and (d) regulate standards and practice of the professions in Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals. (3) The Council may withdraw or alter any delegation but such withdrawal or alteration shall not affect anything done in pursuance of any decisions lawfully taken by the member, Committee or the Registrar dunng that period of delegation. 63 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (4) Any function discharged or power exercised by a member or Committee or Registrar in pursuance of the delegation made under th. section, shall be deemed to have been discharged or exercised bv the Council. Directions by the M in iste r - 10 Verify source ↗
The Minister may, in relation to the carrying out of his functions
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may give written directions to the Council when acting properly and reputably, and the Council must comply with those directions.
10. The Minister may, in relation to the carrying out of his functions in a proper and reputable manner, give such directions in writing to the Council and the Council shall give effect to such directions of the Minister. A p p o in t m ent o f the R egistrar, and D e p u ty Registrar - 11 Verify source ↗
< 1) The Minister shall, after consultation with the Council, appoint
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister appoints the Registrar and Deputy Registrar for the Council, and registered professionals may practice after paying prescribed fees.
11.—< 1) The Minister shall, after consultation with the Council, appoint from amongst Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals employed in the public service, the Registrar of the Council. (2) The Registrar appointed under subsection (1) shall - (a) be the Secretary to the Council; (b) subject to the directions of the Council, be responsible to the Council for the administration and management of its affairs; and (c) keep and maintain, the Register, the Roll and the List of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals. (3) There shall be a Deputy Registrar to be appointed by the Minister for the purpose of assisting the Registrar in his day to day duties. (4) In the absence of the Registrar or the Deputy Registrar, any other officer of the Council shall carry out functions of the Registrar in his behalf as the Chairman of the Council may in writing designate. Secretariat 1 2 .-(1 ) There shall be a Secretariat of the Council which shall consist of the Registrar, Deputy Registrar and such number of officers or staff as the Council may determined. (2) The officers and staff of the Council shall be paid remuneration or allowances on such terms as the Council may determine. 64 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 R e g i s t r a t i o n , E n r o l m e n t a n d E n l i s t i n g o f M e d i c a l R a d i o l o g y PART III a n d I m a g i n g P r o f e s s io n a l s (a) General Requirements 1 3 .- (1) A person shall be recognized and entitled to practice as Medical Radiology and Imaging Professional if that person is duly registered, enrolled or as the case may be, enlisted under this Act. G eneral require m en ts (2) Where a person is registered, enrolled or enlisted under this Act, that person shall, upon payment of the prescribed fees, be entitled to practice as a Medical Radiology and Imaging Professional. Q ualifica tions for registration (b) Registration
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PART III
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General requirements
AI-assisted research summary: This text is a heading for general requirements and registration for medical radiology and imaging professionals.
13. General requirements. 55 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (b) Registration - 19 Verify source ↗
Registration of persons qualified outside Mainland Tanzania
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about registration of persons qualified outside Mainland Tanzania.
19. Registration of persons qualified outside Mainland Tanzania. - 22 Verify source ↗
Maintenance of the Register
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns maintenance of the Register and enrolment.
22. Maintenance of the Register. (c) Enrolment - 26 Verify source ↗
Certificate of enrolment
AI-assisted research summary: Section title only: Certificate of enrolment, with a reference to enlisting.
26. Certificate of enrolment. (d) Enlisting - 30 Verify source ↗
Certificate of enlisting
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Certificate of enlisting” and appears under Part IV, Financial Provisions.
30. Certificate of enlisting. PART IV F i n a n c i a l P r o v i s i o n s - 14 Verify source ↗
( 1) A person shall be entitled for registration under this Act if he
AI-assisted research summary: A person is entitled to register under this Act if the Council is satisfied about the person’s qualifications, experience, and fitness to practise.
14.-( 1) A person shall be entitled for registration under this Act if he satisfies the Council that - (a) he is a Radiographer or a Radiologist or a Medical Physicist or a Radio-pharmacist holding a degree or diploma in radiography or any other qualification recognised by the Council as being equivalent to a diploma offered in the relevant discipline in Mainland Tanzania; (b) he has complied with such additional requirement relating to the acquisition of practical experience as a Radio-grapher, a Radiologist, a Medical Physicist, a Radio-pharmacist or Radiotherapist; and (c) his professional and general conduct renders him fit and proper person to be registered. (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1), the Minister shall make regulations prescribing the manner under which the holder of a degree and diploma may be registered. (3) A person may not qualify for registration if - (a) he has been found guilty of an offence where ability or credibility of that person to practice is likely to be affected; (b) in the opinion of the Council, the person is unfit to be registered because of mental impairment which significantly impairs ability to practice; (c) the Council proves that his certificate or the document presented registration has been obtained by fraud or for misrepresentation; or No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (d) the qualifications upon which the registration was given has been withdrawn by the Council. Procedure for registra tion - 15 Verify source ↗
(1) Aperson who wishes to obtain registration under
AI-assisted research summary: A person seeking registration must apply to the Registrar in the prescribed form.
15.-(1) Aperson who wishes to obtain registration under this Part, shall submit an application in the prescribed form to the Registrar. (2) An application under subsection (1) shall be accompanied b y - (a) a certified copy or copies of certificates for academic qualification of the applicant; (b) an application fee as may be prescribed in the Regulations; and (c) such other documents containing information as may be required by the Council. (3) The Registrar shall, after receiving an application, refer the application together with his recommendations to the Council for consideration and determination. (4) The Council may, after consideration of the m atter - (a) approve the application and direct the Registrar to register the applicant; or (b) reject an application and direct the Registrar to inform the applicant accordingly stating the reasons for the Council's decision. - 16 Verify source ↗
Section 16
AI-assisted research summary: Some people may get provisional registration if they apply, satisfy the Council, and have an approved employment or training offer; the Registrar must keep a separate register of provisional registrations.
16.— (1) Any person who is not entitled to be registered by reason only of the fact that he has not complied with the additional requirements referred to in section 14(l)(b) shall, if upon application in the prescribed manner, he satisfies the Council that he has secured an offer for employment or training in an institution or facility approved by the Council for the purpose of complying with the additional requirements, be entitled to be provisionally registered under this Act. (2) A person provisionally registered, shall be deemed to be registered as far as is necessary to enable him to be employed for the purpose stated in subsection (1) in such institution or facility approved by the Council as shall be specified in the certificate of provisional registration. (3) The Registrar shall maintain a separate register in which he shall enter the particulars of persons provisionally registered. - 17 Verify source ↗
(1) A person applying for full registration shall be *
AI-assisted research summary: A person applying for full registration must satisfy the Council that they have one year of practical experience in a health facility, and a fully registered person is entitled to practice as a Medical Radiology and Imaging Professional.
17.-(1) A person applying for full registration shall be * • required to satisfy the Council that he has acquired one year practical experience in a health facility. 66 Provisional registra tion Full registration No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals ; 2007 Temporary R egistra tion (2) A person who is fully registered shall be entitled to practice as a Medical Radiology and Imaging Professional. - 18 Verify source ↗
(1) Where a person satisfies the Council that
AI-assisted research summary: The Council may register certain non-resident professionals for a specific research or teaching assignment, for up to 12 months, and may require applicants to appear and produce documents.
18.-(1) Where a person satisfies the Council that - (a) he is not ordinarily resident in Mainland Tanzania; (b) he is or intends to be employed in Mainland Tanzania in the capacity for which he is applying for the express purpose of carrying out specific assignment in research or teaching; (c) he is or immediately before entering Mainland Tanzania was in practice as a Radiographer, Radiologist, Radiotherapist, Medical Physicist or a Radiopharmacist and that he is eligible for registration under section 17; and (d) his professional and general conduct renders him fit and proper person to be registered,the Council may direct that such person be registered under this section for the duration of the specific assignment or for the period not exceeding twelve months as the Council may specify. (2) The Council may require any person applying for registration under this section to appear before the Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals Committee and to produce documents relating to his assignment or employment. (3) Registration of a person under this section shall continue only while he is engaged on the specific assignment or for the period specified by the Council and on his cessation to be so engaged or on expiry of the period, his registration shall cease to have effect. (4) A person registered under this section shall, in relation to the duration of the specific assignment or the period specified by the Council and to things done in the course of that assignment, be treated as registered under this Act. - 19 Verify source ↗
(1) Any person who qualified outside Mainland Tanzania shall
AI-assisted research summary: People qualified outside Mainland Tanzania must pay the prescribed fees to be registered, and the Council can require an examination if it is not satisfied with the qualification.
19.-(1) Any person who qualified outside Mainland Tanzania shall upon payment o f prescribed fees- (a) be registered under this Act; or (b) if the Council is not satisfied with his professional qualification require the applicant to sit for and pass an examination before his registration by the Council. R egistra tion o f p erson qualified outside M ainland Tanzania (2) The Council may, if the applicant fails the examination under subsection (1), provide the last opportunity for the applicant to re-sit the examination. 67 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2), the Council shall have power to grant temporary registration to a foreigner who holds qualifications allowing him to practice for a specific period as it may determine. C ertifi cate o f R egistra tion - 20 Verify source ↗
(l) Upon the registration of a Radiographer, Radiologist,
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must issue registration certificates, maintain the register, and record required particulars and changes. Unregistered or non-eligible persons may not use protected professional titles, and breaches are an offence.
20.-(l) Upon the registration of a Radiographer, Radiologist, Radiotherapist, a Medical Physicist or a Radiopharmacist and on payment of the prescribed fee, the Registrar shall issue a Certificate of Registration in the prescribed form. (2) The Certificate of Registration issued under subsection (1) shall contain - (a) full names and address of the applicant; (b) his academic qualifications and title; and (c) such terms and conditions in respect of which a certificate is issued. R e stric tion on the use o f title other person 2 1 . — (1) No than R adiographer, a Radiologist,Radiotherapist, Medical Physicist or a Radiopharmacist shall, on or after the commencement of this Act, assume, take, exhibit or in any way make use of any title, emblem or description reasonably calculated to suggest that he is a Radiographer, Radiologist, Medical Physicist or a Radiopharmacist. (2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of this section, .commits an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine of not less than one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both. (3) For the purpose of subsection (1), the use of any of the title "Radiologist" "Radiographer" "Roentigenologist", "Roentigenographer", "Radiological Technologist" or similar word or combination of words in any language, shall be deemed to be reasonably interpreted to suggest that, the person is Radiographer or a Radiologist. M a in te nance o f R egister 2 2 .-(l) The Registrar shall keep and m aintain a Register of Radiographers, Radiotherapists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Radiologists, Radiation Oncologists, Radiopharmacist and Medical Physicist in the prescribed forms. (2) As soon as practicable after the Council has accepted any person for registration, the Registrar shall enter in the Register in respect of that person the following particulars - (a) his name and address; (b) the date of registration; No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals -------2007 (c) his qualifications and status of registration; and (d) such other particulars as the Council may direct. (3) All changes in the particulars of the person registered under this Act shall be entered in the Register by the Registrar. (4) The Registrar may rectify, except for any substantive error, any clerical or typographical error in the Register or other document containing extract from the Register. (c) Enrolment - 23 Verify source ↗
( 1) The Registrar shall keep and maintain the Roll of Radiological
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must keep the Roll in prescribed forms, record approved enrolments and later changes, and may correct clerical or typographical errors except substantive ones.
23.-( 1) The Registrar shall keep and maintain the Roll of Radiological The Rolls Officers and Radiographic Assistants in the prescribed forms. (2) As soon as practicable after the Council has approved a person for enrolment, the Registrar shall enter in the Roll in respect of that person the following particulars - (a) his name; (b) the date of enrolment; (c) his qualifications; and (d) such other particulars as the Council may, from time to time, direct. (3) All changes of the particulars of the person enrolled under this Act shall be entered in the Roll by the Registrar (4) The Registrar may rectify, save for any substantive error, any clerical or typographical error in the Roll or other document containing extract from the Roll. - 24 Verify source ↗
A person shall be entitled for enrolment under this Act if he satisfies
AI-assisted research summary: A person is entitled to enrolment under the Act if the Council is satisfied that the person meets one of the listed qualification paths and fit-and-proper requirements.
24. A person shall be entitled for enrolment under this Act if he satisfies the Council that - Q ualifica tions for enrolm ent (a) he is a Radiological Officer who is a holder of a Diploma in radiology or any other qualification recognised by the Council as being equivalent to a diploma in Radiology offered in Mainland Tanzania; or (b) he is a Radiographic Assistant who is a holder of a Certificate in Radiography or any other qualification recognised by the Council No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 as being equivalent to a certificate in radiography offered in Mainland Tanzania; (c) he has complied with such additional requirements relating to the acquisition of practical experience as Radiological O fficer or a Radiographic Assistant; and (d) his professional and general conduct renders him fit and proper person to be enrolled. P roce dures for enrolm ent - 25 Verify source ↗
(l) A person who wishes to be enrolled under this
AI-assisted research summary: A person seeking enrolment must apply in the prescribed form to the Registrar.
25.-(l) A person who wishes to be enrolled under this Act, shall submit an application in the prescribed form to the Registrar. (2) An application under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by - v - (a) a certified copy or copies o f certificates for academic qualifications; (b) an ;... :>Ucation fee as may be prescribed; and (c) such other documents containing information as may be required by the Council. (3) The Registrar shall, after receiving an application, refer the application containing recommendations to the Council for consideration and determination. (4) The Council may, after consideration of the matter - (a) approve the application and direct the Registrar to enroll the applicant; or (b) reject in application and direct the Registrar to inform the applicant accordingly stating the reasons for such rejection. C ertificate o f enrolm ent - 26 Verify source ↗
(l) Upon the enrolment of a Radiological Officer or
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must issue a Certificate of Enrolment when a Radiological Officer or Radiographic Assistant is enrolled and the prescribed fee is paid.
26.-(l) Upon the enrolment of a Radiological Officer or a Radiographic Assistant and on payment of the prescribed fee, the Registrar shall issue a Certificate of Enrolment in the prescribed form. 70 No. 21 M edical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (2) The Certificate of Enrolment issued under the provisions of subsection (1) shall contain - (a) full names and address of the applicant; (b) his academic qualifications and title; (c) such terms and conditions in respect of which a certificate is issued; and (d) enlisting. - 27 Verify source ↗
(l) The Registrar shall keep and maintain a List of Sonographers
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must keep and update a List of Sonographers, enter required details after acceptance for enlisting, record later changes, and may correct clerical or typographical errors.
27.-(l) The Registrar shall keep and maintain a List of Sonographers in the prescribed form. List o f Sonogra p h e rs (2) As soon as practicable after the Council has accepted any person for enlisting, the Registrar shall enter in the List in respect of that person the following particulars: (a) his name and address; (b) the date of enlisting; (c) his qualifications; and (d) such other particulars as the Council may direct. (3) All changes in the particulars of the person enlisted under this Act, shall be entered in the List by the Registrar. (4) The Registrar may rectify, save for any substantive error, any clerical or typographical error in the List of or other document containing extract from the List. - 28 Verify source ↗
Section 28
AI-assisted research summary: A person may be entitled to be enlisted under the Act if the Council is satisfied that the person meets the stated qualification, experience, and fitness requirements.
28. (1) A person shall be entitled for enlisting under this Act if he satisfies the Council that: (a) he is a Sonographer who is a holder of a certificate in Sonography or any other qualification recognised by the Council as being equivalent to a certificate in Sonography offered in Mainland Tanzania; (b) he has complied with such additional requirements relating to the acquisition of practical experiences as a Sonographer; and (c) his professional and general conduct renders him fit and proper person to be listed. Enlisting o f Sonogra p h ers - 29 Verify source ↗
(l) A person who wishes to be enlisted under this Part, shall
AI-assisted research summary: A person who wants to be enlisted must apply to the Registrar in the prescribed form and include required documents and fee.
29.-(l) A person who wishes to be enlisted under this Part, shall submit an application in the prescribed form to the Registrar. Procedure for enlisting (2) An application under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by - (a) a certified copy or copies o f certificates for academic qualifications of the applicant; 71 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (b) an application fee as may be prescribed; and (c) such other documents containing information as may be required by the Council. (3) The Registrar shall, after receiving an application, refer the application containing recommendations to the Council for consideration and determination. (4) The Council may, after consideration of the matter - (a) approve the application and direct the Registrar to enlist the applicant; or (b) reject an application and direct the Registrar to inform the applicant accordingly stating the reasons for such rejection. C ertifi cate o f enlisting - 30 Verify source ↗
(l) Upon enlisting of a Sonographer and on payment of the
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must issue a Certificate of Enlisting for a Sonographer once the person is enlisted and the prescribed fee is paid.
30.-(l) Upon enlisting of a Sonographer and on payment of the prescribed fee, the Registrar shall issue a Certificate of Enlisting in the prescribed form. (2) contain- The Certificate of Enlisting issued under subsection (1) shall (a) full names and address of the applicant; (b) his academic qualifications and title; and (c) such terms and conditions in respect of which a certificate is issued. PART IV F i n a n c i a l P r o v i s i o n s Fund o f the C ouncil
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PART IV
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Remuneration
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Remuneration.”
36. Remuneration. 5 6 1 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 PART V G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s - 31 Verify source ↗
(1) The funds and resources of the Council shall consist of
AI-assisted research summary: The Council’s funds come from listed sources, must be used for the Council’s established purposes, and the Registrar must keep proper audited accounts and records.
31.-(1) The funds and resources of the Council shall consist of- (a) the sums of money as may be appropriated by the Parliament; (b) all fees payable as may be prescribed in the Regulations; (c) proceeds derived from the sale of Council's property; (d) such donations, grants, bequeaths or loans as the Council may receive from any organization; and (e) any other income identified by the Council and legally obtained. (2) The funds and resources of the Council shall be applied for the purposes which the Council is established and in accordance with the directions of the Council. 72 No. 21 M edical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (3) The Registrar shall keep proper audited accounts and other records relating to the funds and resources of the Council. - 32 Verify source ↗
The financial year of the Council shall be the first accounting
AI-assisted research summary: The Council’s financial year starts with the Act’s commencement date and ends on 30 June; later financial years run for 12 months ending on 30 June.
32. The financial year of the Council shall be the first accounting period starting from the commencement date of this Act and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year and in respect of subsequent accounting period, twelve months ending on the 30th day of June. Financial year o f the C ouncil - 33 Verify source ↗
(l) The Registrar shall within three months before the end of
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must prepare and submit annual estimates to the Council within three months before the end of each financial year.
33.-(l) The Registrar shall within three months before the end of each financial year, prepare and submit to the Council for approval, estimates of income and expenditure of the Council for the next ensuing financial year. E stim ates (2) Upon approval of estimates by the Council, the Registrar shall forward the estimates to the Minister for approval with or without variation. (3) No expenditure shall be made from the funds of the Council unless such expenditure has been approved by the Council. - 34 Verify source ↗
(l) The Council shall cause to be prepared and kept proper books
AI-assisted research summary: The Council must keep proper accounts and records, prepare an annual balance sheet, have the accounts audited, and send the audited statement and auditor’s report to the Minister within the stated deadlines.
34.-(l) The Council shall cause to be prepared and kept proper books of accounts and records with respect to the receipt and expenditure of money and other financial transactions of the Council, and shall cause to be made for every financial year a balance sheet showing the details of the income and expenditure of the Council and all its assets and liabilities. A c co u n ts and audit (2) Within three months after the close of each financial year the accounts including the balance sheet of the Council in respect of that financial year shall be submitted to and audited by the Controller and Auditor General. (3) Every such audited balance sheet shall be placed before a meeting of the Council and, if adopted by the Council shall be endorsed with a certificate that it has been so adopted. (4) As soon as the accounts of the Council have been audited and in any case not later than six months after the close of the financial year, the Council shall submit to the Minister a copy of the audited statement of the accounts together with a copy of the report made by the auditor on the statements of accounts. 73 No. 21 F in a n c ia l re p o rt Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 - 35 Verify source ↗
(1) The Minister shall, after receiving the report, lay it before
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister must, after receiving the report, lay it before the National Assembly.
35.—(1) The Minister shall, after receiving the report, lay it before the National Assembly. (2) The report shall contain- (a) a copy of the audited accounts of the Council; (b) a copy of the audited report; and (c) a copy of the report regarding the activities of the Council in the preceding financial year. R em unera tion - 36 Verify source ↗
(l) Members of the Council and Committees shall be paid
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the Council and Committees are to be paid remuneration, and the Minister decides the amount.
36.-(l) Members of the Council and Committees shall be paid remuneration as the Minister may determine. PART V G e n e r a l P r o v is io n s R etention in the Register the Rolls and the L ist Publication o f M edical R adiology and Imaging P ro fessionals
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Retention in the Register the Roll and the List
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Retention in the Register the Roll and the List.”
37. Retention in the Register the Roll and the List. - 38 Verify source ↗
Publication of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Publication of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals.”
38. Publication of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals. - 39 Verify source ↗
Publication as sufficient evidence of registration, enrolment or enlisting
AI-assisted research summary: Section 39 is titled “Publication as sufficient evidence of registration, enrolment or enlisting.”
39. Publication as sufficient evidence of registration, enrolment or enlisting. - 41 Verify source ↗
Cancellation or suspension of certificates
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns cancellation or suspension of certificates.
41. Cancellation or suspension of certificates. - 42 Verify source ↗
Procedure for cancellation or suspension
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the procedure for cancellation or suspension.
42. Procedure for cancellation or suspension. - 45 Verify source ↗
Appeals
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Appeals.”
45. Appeals. PART VI M is c e l l a n e o u s P r o v is io n s - 37 Verify source ↗
(l) A person who is registered, enrolled or enlisted under the
AI-assisted research summary: Certain registered, enrolled, or enlisted persons must file information with the Council each year before 31 December to keep their name on the Register, Roll, or List, and the application must include a prescribed fee.
37.-(l) A person who is registered, enrolled or enlisted under the provisions of this Act, shall before 31st December of each year, file information to the Council in the prescribed manner for the retention of his name in the Register, the Roll or the List. • (2) An application under the provisions of subsection (1), shall be accompanied by a prescribed fee. (3) The Council may, by its resolution, remove from the relevant Register, Roll or List a name of a registered, enrolled or enlisted person who fails without reasonable cause to comply with the provisions of subsections (1) and (2). - 38 Verify source ↗
(l) The Registrar shall cause to be published in the Gazette, as
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must publish register details in the Gazette soon after registration, and publish a yearly list of those still on the register.
38.-(l) The Registrar shall cause to be published in the Gazette, as soon as may be practicable after registration, enrolment or enlisting, the particulars entered in the Register, the Roll or List in respect of each person and, subject to the directions of the Council, any amendment or deletion of the particulars in the Register, the Roll or List. (2) The Registrar shall at least once each year, effect publication of a list containing the particulars entered in the Register, the Roll or the List in respect of all persons remaining on the Register, the Roll or the List at the close of the previous year. 74 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals ; 2007 - 39 Verify source ↗
(l) A publication under section 38 shall be sufficient evidence
AI-assisted research summary: This section says certain publications and certified register materials count as sufficient evidence of registration status and related facts.
39.-(l) A publication under section 38 shall be sufficient evidence that the person mentioned in it is registered, enrolled or enlisted under this Act, and the deletion from the Register, the Roll or the List of the name of any person notified by the publication, or the absence of the name of any person from the publication, shall be sufficient evidence that, that person, is not registered, enrolled or enlisted or that the validity of his registration, enrolment or enlisting has ceased to have effect. (2) The Register, the Roll and the List and copies or extracts from them which purport to have been certified under the hand of the Registrar shall be received in court, tribunal or any authorized body as sufficient evidence of the facts stated therein. - 40 Verify source ↗
Section 40
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar may require a registered, enrolled, or enlisted person to provide information by registered letter sent to the person's last known address.
40. The Registrar shall, on his own motion or if requested by the Council, and if he considers it necessary for the furtherance of the objectives and purposes of this Act, require any person registered, enrolled or enlisted under this Act, by a registered letter sent to the last known address of the person, to furnish any information relating to his practice as a Medical Radiology and Imaging Professional or any other matter which may be specified in the letter. - 41 Verify source ↗
The Council may, subject to the provisions of section 43 and if it
AI-assisted research summary: The Council may cancel or suspend a certificate if registration, enrolment, or enlisting conditions were violated, and may direct the Registrar to notify the person and remove the person's name from the relevant register or list.
41. The Council may, subject to the provisions of section 43 and if it is satisfied that the terms and conditions of registration, enrolment or enlisting have been violated- (a) cancel or suspend the certificate; and (b) direct the Registrar - (i) to notify the person whose certificate has been cancelled or suspended; and (ii) to remove the name of the person whose certificate has been cancelled from the Register, the Roll or the List. Publica tion as sufficient evidence o f registra tio n , enrolm ent or enlisting Registrar m ay call for inform a tion C ancella tion or suspension o f certificates - 42 Verify source ↗
( 1) Where a registered, enrolled or enlisted person is in violation
AI-assisted research summary: If a registered, enrolled, or enlisted person breaches the terms of registration, the Registrar must issue a written notice, the person must respond in writing, and the Registrar and Council may move toward cancellation or suspension of the certificate.
42.-( 1) Where a registered, enrolled or enlisted person is in violation of the terms and conditions of his registration, enrolment or enlisting the Registrar shall, on the direction of the Council, serve to that person a notice in writing specifying the nature of default. Procedure fo r cancella tion or suspension (2) Upon receipt of the notice under subsection (1), the person to whom the notice is served shall make representation in writing to the Registrar on the rectification of the default. 75 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (3) Where the person under subsection (2) fails to rectify the default within the time specified in the notice or fails to make representation satisfactory to the Registrar, the Registrar shall recommend to the Council for cancellation or suspension of the Certificate issued to that person. (4) The Council shall, if it is satisfied with the recommendations made under subsection (3), direct the Registrar to cancel or suspend the Certificate of Registration, Enrolment or Enlisting. R einstate m ent - 43 Verify source ↗
( 1) A person whose certificate has been cancelled or suspended,
AI-assisted research summary: A person whose certificate has been cancelled or suspended must apply to the Registrar for reinstatement within two years.
43.-( 1) A person whose certificate has been cancelled or suspended, shall be required to apply for reinstatement of his registration, enrolment or enlisting to the Registrar within the period of two years from the date of cancellation or suspension. (2) Where the person under the provisions of subsection (1) fails without good cause to submit an application for reinstatement of his registration, enrolment or enlisting within the period of two years, the Council may direct that such person be reinstated in the Register, the Roll or the List after passing an examination. P ro fessional m is conduct - 44 Verify source ↗
(l) Where the Council is satisfied that
AI-assisted research summary: The Council may direct the Registrar to remove a person’s name from the Register, Roll, or List if certain misconduct, conviction, or fraud grounds are met.
44.-(l) Where the Council is satisfied that - (a) a registered, enrolled or enlisted person is - (i) guilty of misconduct in any professional respect; (ii) convicted by any court in the Mainland Tanzania or elsewhere having power to award imprisonment for an offence which in the opinion of the Council is incompatible with the status of a Medical Radiology and Imaging Professional; or (b) the name of any person who has been fraudulently registered, enrolled or enlisted, the Council may give directions requiring the Registrar to remove the name of such registered, enrolled or enlisted person from the Register, the Roll or the List. (2) The Council may defer its decision to give directions under the provisions of subsection (1) until subsequent meeting of the Council, except that no decision shall be deferred under this subsection for periods exceeding one year in the aggregate. 76 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (3) Where the decision of the Council has been deferred under the provisions of subsection (2), no person shall be a member of the Council for the purposes of reaching a decision which has been deferred or further deferred unless he was present as a member of the Council when the decision was deferred. (4) Where the Council gives directions under the provisions of subsection (1), the Council shall cause a notice of the direction to be served on the person to whom it relates. (5) A person whose name is removed from the Register, the Roll, or the List pursuance to the direction of the Council under this section shall not be entitled to registration, enrolment or enlisting again except in pursuance of a direction in that behalf given by the Council on the application of that person. - 45 Verify source ↗
Any person who is aggrieved by any decision of the Council
AI-assisted research summary: A person aggrieved by a Council decision may appeal to the Minister within 30 days after receiving notice of the decision.
45. Any person who is aggrieved by any decision of the Council under this Act, may, at any time within thirty days after receiving the notice of decision of the Council, appeal to the Minister. A ppeals O ffences and penalties PART VI M i s c e l l a n e o u s P r o v i s i o n s
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Code
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Act establishes the Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals’ Council and sets out its functions, management, and regulation of the profession.
49. Code. SCHEDULE 5 7 No. 21 M edical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA No. 21 o f 2007 I A SSI: NT, J a k a y a M . K i k v v i n „ President 24"’ January. 2008 An Act to establish the M edical Radiology and Imaging Professionals’ Council and to provide for its functions and management; to provide for regulation and control of medical radiology and imaging professionals and for related matters. [.................................. E n a c t e d by Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania. PART I P r e l i m i n a r y P r o v is io n s - 46 Verify source ↗
(l) A person who
AI-assisted research summary: It is an offence to falsely present yourself as a Medical Radiology and Imaging Professional, use a misleading professional title, or make materially false statements to get registration-related status.
46.-(l) A person who - (a) is not registered, enrolled or enlisted and who holds himself out as a Medical Radiolog)' and Imaging Professional; (b) without reasonable excuse takes or uses any name, title or description implying that he is authorised by law to practice as a Radiology and Imaging Professional; or (c) for the purpose of obtaining registration, enrolment or enlisting of any name or qualification - (i) makes a statement which he believes to be false in a material particular; or (ii) recklessly makes a statement which is false in a material particular, commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine of not less than one hundred thousand shillings and not more than two hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both. 77 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (2) Where an offence under this section has been committed by a body corporate and is proved to have been committed with the consent or knowledge, of or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of, any Director, Manager, Secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate, or any person purporting to act in any such capacity, that Director. Manager, Secretary or officer of a body corporate purporting to act in such capacity as well as the body corporate, shall be deemed to have committed an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine of not less than five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and not more than two years. P rotection o f m em bers 47. No matter or anything done by any member of the Council, or its Committee, the Registrar, Deputy Registrar or any other person empowered to perform any function under this Act shall, if done in good faith in execution or purported execution of his functions under this Act, render the member, the Registrar, Deputy Registrar or that other person personally liable for the matter or thing done. R e g u la tio ns - 48 Verify source ↗
The Minister may, on the advice of the Council, make regulations
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may, after advice from the Council, make regulations to carry out the Act, including rules about forms, fees, registration procedures, inquiries, appeals, and approved internship institutions.
48. The Minister may, on the advice of the Council, make regulations for the better giving effect to the provisions of this Act and may in particular make regulations prescribing - (a) the forms, to be used under this Act; (b) fees payable in respect of applications for registration, enrolment or enlisting under this Act.; (c) procedures for registration, enrolment and enlisting; (d) additional requirements relating to acquisition of practical experience in Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals referred to under this Act; (e) the conduct of inquiries by the Council, and the attendance of witnesses and production of evidence during inquiries under this Act including the power to administer evidence on oath; (f) grounds and procedures for granting, suspension of cancellation of certificate of registration, enrolment or enlisting granted under this Act; (g) anything which is required or permitted to be prescribed provided for under this Act; (h) procedures for appeals under this Act; (i) approve list of institutions conducting internship as recognized by the Council; and (j) anything which, in the opinion of the Minister or Council, is necessary or expedient for the better carrying out the provisions of this Act. 78 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 - 49 Verify source ↗
(l) The Minister may after consultation with the Council, prescribe
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may, after consulting the Council, prescribe a Code of Conduct and Ethics and a Code of good practice for Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals, and those codes must be published in the Gazette.
49.-(l) The Minister may after consultation with the Council, prescribe a Code of Conduct and Ethics and a Code of good practice to be observed by Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals. C ode (2) The Codes made under the provisions of subsection (1) shall be published in the Gazette. SC H E D U L E (Made under section 5(2)) P R O V IS IO N S RELA TIN G TO T H E C O U N C E . - 1 Verify source ↗
T he m em bers shall elect one o f the m em bers to be the V ice-C hairm an o f the
AI-assisted research summary: The members must elect one of their number as Vice-Chairman of the Council.
1. T he m em bers shall elect one o f the m em bers to be the V ice-C hairm an o f the Council and any m em ber elected as Vice-Chairm an shall, subject to his continuing to be a m em ber, hold office for a term o f one year from the date o f his election, but shall be eligible for re-election. Vice- Chairm an - 2 Verify source ↗
(1) A m em ber shall, unless his appointm ent is sooner term inated by the M inister,
AI-assisted research summary: A member normally holds office for three years, unless the appointment ends earlier, and members appointed because of their office stop being members when that office ends.
2 .—(1) A m em ber shall, unless his appointm ent is sooner term inated by the M inister, or he ceases in any other way to be a m em ber, hold office for a period o f three years and shall be eligible for re-appointm ent. Tenure of Office (2) M em bers appointed by virtue o f their office shall cease to be m em bers upon ceasing to hold the office entitling appointm ent to the Council. - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: A Council member may resign by written notice to the appointing authority, except the Chairman and a person holding an office of emolument under the United Republic.
3. N otw ithstanding the provisions o f subparagraph (1), o f paragraph 2, any m em ber o f the C ouncil, other than the C hairm an or a person holding an office o f em olum ent under the U nited Republic, m ay at any tim e resign from m em bership o f Council by notice in w riting addressed to the appointing authority, w ho shall forthw ith cause it to be forwarded to the C ouncil, and from the date o f the receipt by the C ouncil o f such notice, such m em ber shall cease to be a m em ber o f the Council. Term ination o f member - 4 Verify source ↗
{l) The Council shall m eet not less than four tim es in a year and at such tim es as
AI-assisted research summary: The Council must meet at least four times a year, the Secretary must give at least 14 days’ notice of meetings, and the Chairman or Vice-Chairman presides over meetings.
4 .-{l) The Council shall m eet not less than four tim es in a year and at such tim es as m ay be necessary or expedient for the transaction o f its business and such m eetings shall be held at such places and tim es and dates as m ay be determ ined by the Chairm an. M e e tin g s o f the C ouncil (2) The Secretary o f the C ouncil shall give notice o f a m eeting to each m em ber not less than fourteen days before the date o f meeting. (3) T he C hairm an shall preside at all m eetings o f the C ouncil, and in his absence the V ice-Chairm an shall preside. (4) In the case o f the absence o f both the C hairm an and V ice-Chairm an, m em bers present and constituting a quorum shall elect from am ong them selves a tem porary C hairm an w ho shall preside at the m eeting. 79 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 (5) T he decisions o f the Council shall be by a majority o f votes and the C hairm an o f the m eeting shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote and if any m em ber fails or refuses to vote the vote shall be counted in the negative. A bsen t members to be represented - 5 Verify source ↗
If a m em ber o f the Council w ho is a m em ber by virtue o f his office is unable for any
AI-assisted research summary: A Council member who cannot attend a meeting may nominate someone from their organisation to represent them.
5. If a m em ber o f the Council w ho is a m em ber by virtue o f his office is unable for any reason to attend any m eeting o f the C ouncil he may nom inate another person from his organisation to represent him in the m eeting. Quorum - 6 Verify source ↗
The quorum at any m eeting o f the Council shall be h alf o f the m em bers
AI-assisted research summary: A Council meeting has a quorum only when half of the members are present.
6. The quorum at any m eeting o f the Council shall be h alf o f the m em bers. D ecision o f the Council - 7 Verify source ↗
( l ) Subject to the provisions o f sub-paragraph (2), m atters proposed at a m eeting
AI-assisted research summary: Council decisions are made by majority vote at a meeting, with the presiding person having a casting vote if votes are equal. The Council may also decide matters by written circulation, and any member may require the decision to be deferred to a meeting.
7 . - ( l ) Subject to the provisions o f sub-paragraph (2), m atters proposed at a m eeting o f the Council shall be decided by a m ajority o f the votes o f the m em bers present and voting and in the event o f any equality o f vote then, the person presiding shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote. (2) A decision m ay be m ade by the Council w ithout a m eeting by circulation o f the relevant papers am ong the m em bers and the expression o f the views o f the m em bers in w riting, but any m em ber m ay require that the decision be deferred and the subject m atter be considered at a m e e tin g o f the C o u n cil. M inutes o f the meeting - 8 Verify source ↗
( l) T h e C ouncil shall cause to be recorded and kept m in u tes o f all b usiness
AI-assisted research summary: The Council must keep minutes of its meetings, have them read and confirmed or amended and confirmed at the next meeting, and have them signed by the presiding person and the Secretary.
8 .- ( l) T h e C ouncil shall cause to be recorded and kept m in u tes o f all b usiness conducted or transacted at the m eetings and the m inutes o f each m eeting o f the Council shall be read and confirm ed or am ended and confirm ed at the next m eeting o f the C ouncil and signed by the person presiding and the Secretary to the m eeting. Vacancies not to in v alid ate pro ceed in gs O rders direction o f the C ouncil Proof of D ocum ents (2) Any m inutes purporting to be signed by the person presiding and the Secretary at a m eeting o f the Council shall in the absence o f p ro o f o f error be deem ed to be a correct record o f the m eeting w hose m inutes they purport to be. - 9 Verify source ↗
Section 9
AI-assisted research summary: The Council’s acts or proceedings remain valid even if there is a vacancy among its members or a defect in a member’s appointment.
9. The validity o f any act or proceeding o f the Council shall not be affected by any vacancy am ong its m em bers or by any defect in the appointm ent o f any o f them . - 10 Verify source ↗
All orders, directions, notices or other docum ents m ade or issued on b ehalf o f the
AI-assisted research summary: Council orders, directions, notices, and similar documents must be signed by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, or Registrar.
10. All orders, directions, notices or other docum ents m ade or issued on b ehalf o f the Council shall be signed by the C hairm an or as the case m ay be the V ice-C hairm an or the Registrar. - 11 Verify source ↗
A ny d o c u m e n t purporting to be un d er the hand o f the R eg istrar as to any
AI-assisted research summary: A document said to be under the Registrar’s hand about a Council resolution, or issued on behalf of the Council, must be accepted as evidence in court or other authorised proceedings unless the contrary is shown.
11. A ny d o c u m e n t purporting to be un d er the hand o f the R eg istrar as to any resolution o f the C ouncil or as having been issued on b ehalf o f the C ouncil, shall be receivable in courts o f law or tribunals or other bodies authorised to receive evidence and shall unless the contrary is show n, be deem ed, w ithout further proof, to be sufficient evidence o f w hat is contained in the docum ent. 80 No. 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 - 12 Verify source ↗
Section 12
AI-assisted research summary: The Council may regulate its own proceedings, subject to this Schedule.
12. proceedings. Subject to the provisions o f this Schedule, the C ouncil m ay regulate its own C ouncil may regulate its o w n pro cee d in g s - 13 Verify source ↗
A m em ber shall cease to be a m em ber o f the Council if the person
AI-assisted research summary: A Council member stops being a member if one of the listed conditions happens, including repeated absence, loss of the appointed office, written resignation, mental disorder or illness, or death.
13. A m em ber shall cease to be a m em ber o f the Council if the person (a) is absent from the three consecutive m eetings o f the C ouncil w ithout good C essation of m em bership cause; (b) ceases to hold the office or position for w hich he w as appointed; (c) tenders a resignation in w riting to the appointing authority, (d) is suffering from m ental disorder or illness; or (e) dies. Passed in the National Assembly on the 1* November, 2007. D a m i a n S. L . F o k a . Ckerk o f the National Assembly 81
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I his Act may be cited as the Medical Radiology and Imaging
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives the Act its short title and says it starts on a date appointed by the Minister in the Gazette.
1. I his Act may be cited as the Medical Radiology and Imaging Professional'Act. 2007 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may. by notice published in the Gazette, appoint. - 2 Verify source ↗
This Act shall apply to M cdical Radiology and Imaging
AI-assisted research summary: This Act applies to Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals in Mainland Tanzania.
2. This Act shall apply to M cdical Radiology and Imaging Professionals' in Mainland Tanzania. - 3 Verify source ↗
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms used in the Act.
3. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires- MAct" means medical radiology and imaging professionals Act; "certificate" means a certificate issued under this Act; "certificate of enrolment" means the certificate issued to a Radiological Officer or a Radiographic Assistant under section 26; Short title and com mencement A pplica tion In te r p reta tio n 59 No 21 Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals 2007 "certificate of enlisting" means the certificate issued to a Sonographer under section 30; "certificate of registration" means the certificate issued to a Radiographer, Radiotherapist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Radiologist, Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist and a Radiopharmacist under section 20; "Committee" means a Committee established under section 7; "Council" means Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals Council established under section 4; "List" means a list maintained under section 27 of this Act; "Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals" includes a Radiographer, Radiotherapist, Radiologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicists, Radiopharmacist, Radiographic Assistant, Radiological Officer and a Sonographer; "member" means a person appointed to be a member of the Radiology Council and includes the Chairman and Vice-Chairman; "Minister" means the Minister responsible for health; "Register" means the Register maintained under section 22; "Registrar" means the Registrar of the Council appointed under section 11; and "Roll" means the Roll maintained under section 23. PART II E s t a b l i s h m e n t o f t h e C o u n c i l E sta b lishm ent o f Council
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