THE SISAL INDUSTRY ACT

1.–(1) The Board of Directors shall consist of the Chairman who shall be appointed by the President and eight other members to be appointed by the Minister as follows- (a) two members from the Sisal Association of Tanzania who shall represent the large sisal growers, sisal spinners and manufacturers; (b) two members representing small scale farmers recommended by sisal small holders farmers association; (c) one member from a research institute dealing with sisal; (d) one member representing the Ministry; and (e) two members who have knowledge and experience in the sisal industry. (2) In appointing members of the Board under subparagraph (1), the Minister shall ensure that the appointment is made from three names of candidates recommended by the relevant organisation, association or sector. (3) The members of the Board shall, from among their number, elect a Vice Chairman, who shall hold office for so long as he remains a member of the Board. (4) A member of the Board shall, unless his appointment is sooner terminated by the Minister, or he otherwise ceases to be a member, hold office for such period as the Minister may specify in his appointment, or where no period is so specified, for a period of three years from the date of his appointment, and shall be eligible for re-appointment, provided that in the case of a member who is a member by virtue of his holding some other office; he shall cease to be a member upon his ceasing to hold that office. (5) A member of the Board may, at any time, resign by giving notice in writing to the Minister and from the date specified in the notice or, if no date is so specified, from the date of the receipt of the notice by the Minister, he shall cease to be a member. Alternative member

2. Where a Board member is unable for any reason to attend a meeting of the Board or the Ministry as the case may be, which he represents, may in writing, nominate another person in his place for the purpose of that meeting. Minister may appoint member

3. Where any member ceases to be a member for any reason before the expiration of his term of office, the Minister shall appoint another person in his place and the person so appointed shall hold office for the remainder of the term of office of his predecessor. 644 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE SISAL INDUSTRY ACT [CAP. 30 R.E. 2023] Meetings Quorum

4.–(1) An ordinary meeting of the Board of Directors shall be convened by the Chairman and the notice specifying the place, date and time of the meeting shall be sent to each member at his usual place of business or residence not less than fourteen days before the date of such meeting and in case the Chairman is unable to act by reason of illness, absence from Tanzania or other sufficient cause, the Vice Chairman may convene such meeting. (2) The Chairman or in his absence, the Vice Chairman, shall be bound to convene a special meeting of the Board upon receipt of a request in writing in that behalf signed by not less than three members of the Board and not less than fourteen days’ notice of the meeting shall be given to all members of the Board in the manner prescribed in subparagraph (1). (3) The Chairman, the Vice Chairman or the interim Chairman elected in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 5(2) presiding at any meeting of the Board may invite any person who is not a member to participate in the deliberations of the Board, but any such person shall not be entitled to vote.

5.–(1) One-half of the total number of the members of the Board or four members shall form a quorum for a meeting of the Board. (2) In the absence of the Chairman from a meeting of the Board, the Vice Chairman shall preside, in the absence of both the Chairman and the Vice Chairman from any meeting, the members present shall elect one of their number to be an interim Chairman of that meeting. (3) At any meeting of the Board, a decision of the majority of the members present and voting shall be deemed to be a decision of the Board, in the event, of an equality of votes the Chairman of the meeting shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (2), where the Chairman so directs, a decision may be made by the Board of Directors without a meeting by circulation of the relevant papers among all the members and the expression in writing of their views, but any member shall be entitled to require that, any such decision shall be deferred until the subject matter is considered at a meeting of the Board. Minutes Seal

6. Minutes in proper form of each meeting of the Board shall be kept and shall be confirmed by the Board at the next meeting and signed by the Chairman of the meeting.

7. The seal of the Board shall not be affixed to any instrument except in the presence of the Secretary and one member of the Board. 645 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE SISAL INDUSTRY ACT [CAP. 30 R.E. 2023] Improper appointment not to invalidate proceedings

8. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 5 relating to quorum, the Board of Directors may act notwithstanding any vacancy in the members thereof and act or proceeding of the Board shall not be invalid by reason only of some defect in the appointment of a person who purports to be a member thereof. Orders, directions, etc.

9. All orders, regulations, directions, notices or documents made or issued by the Board shall be signed by- (a) the Executive Secretary; or (b) any member of the Board or other officer of the Board authorised in writing by the Secretary in that behalf. Board may regulate its own proceedings

10. Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Board of Directors shall have power to regulate its own proceedings. 646 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.