The Public Service Social Security Fund Act

1.–(1) The Board shall be composed of- (a) a Chairman who shall be appointed by the President; (b) a member representing the Ministry responsible for social security; (c) a representative from the Ministry responsible for local government authorities; (d) a representative of the Ministry responsible for finance; (e) a law officer representing the Attorney General; (f) two members representing most representative employers organisation; (g) two members representing the most representative employees organisation; and (h) one member appointed by the Minister from amongst persons who possess knowledge and experience in social security matters. (2) The members referred to under paragraph (b) to (g) shall be appointed by the Minister upon recommendation by the respective institutions. (3) In appointing members under paragraph (1)(g) the Minister shall ensure that the members are appointed from different associations. 290 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE PUBLIC SERVICE SOCIAL SECURITY FUND ACT [CAP. 371 R.E. 2023] Inability to attend meetings

2.–(1) Where any member appointed pursuant to paragraph 1(1) is by reason of illness, infirmity or absence from the United Republic unable to attend any meeting of the Board, the Minister may appoint a temporary member in his place and the temporary member shall cease to hold office on the resumption of office of the substantive member. (2) When attending meetings of the Board in place of a member, the temporary member appointed under subparagraph (1) shall for all purposes be deemed to be a member of the Board. Tenure of office

3. Every member of the Board shall hold office for a term not exceeding three years and shall be eligible for reappointment. Secretary of the Board

4. The Director General shall be the Secretary to the Board and may take part in all proceedings of the Board but shall not be entitled to vote. Resignation and revocation of appointment

5. Any member of the Board may at anytime resign his office by a written notice addressed to the Chairman and, in the case of the Chairman, by a written notice addressed to the Minister. Delegation of powers

6. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Act, the Board may appoint any person or establish any committee in respect of any matter relating to the management, investment and administration of the Fund. Power to grant loans

7. The Board may grant loans and make advances to its officers and employees on such terms and conditions as it may determine. Disqualification from membership of the Board

8. A person shall be disqualified from being appointed as a member of the Board and shall cease to be as such if that person- (a) is of unsound mind or is otherwise incapable of performing Duty to disclose conflict of interest duties of a member; (b) has been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than one year; (c) who has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty; or (d) is declared bankrupt by the court of law.

9.–(1) Every member of the Board, or committee, having directly or indirectly by himself, his spouse or children, any interest in any matter under discussion by the Board or any committee of which he is a member, shall disclose to the Board or committee, as the case may be, the fact of his interest and the nature thereof as soon as practicable after the relevant fact has come to his knowledge. (2) Any member of the Board or committee who fails to disclose his interest as provided under subparagraph (1), commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding five million shillings or to both. 291 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE PUBLIC SERVICE SOCIAL SECURITY FUND ACT [CAP. 371 R.E. 2023] Proceedings of Board (3) Every declaration under this paragraph shall be recorded in the meeting of the Board or committee, and after any such declaration the member of the Board or committee, as the case may be, shall- (a) not take part nor be present in the decision of the Board or committee on the matter; and (b) be disregarded for the purposes of constituting a quorum of the Board, or committee for such deliberation or decision. (4) No act or proceedings of the Board or committee shall be invalidated on the ground that a member of the Board or committee has contravened the provisions of this paragraph.

10.–(1) In the performance of its functions, the Board shall meet four times in a year but the Chairman may, as and when deemed expedient, call for an extraordinary meeting of the Board. (2) The Board may upon such terms as it may determine, invite to its meetings, any person who is qualified or necessary to contribute to the proper and efficient discharge of the functions of the Board as provided under this Act. (3) A half of the total number of members in the meeting shall constitute the quorum at that meeting. (4) The Board shall elect one of its members to become the Vice Chairman during their tenure. (5) The Chairman shall preside over the meetings of the Board and in his absence the Vice Chairman. (6) In the event of both the Chairman and Vice Chairman being absent, members present shall appoint one of the members to preside over the meeting. (7) At a meeting of the Board, a decision of the majority of the members present and voting shall be deemed to be decision of the Board and, in the event of an equality of votes the person presiding over the meeting, shall have a casting vote. (8) Subject to this Act, the Board shall have powers to regulate its procedure in relation to its meetings and the transactions of its business. 292 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.