Section 3: Establishment, membership and functions of the National Advisory Council

(1) There is hereby established for the National Commission a National Advisory Council which shall consist of-
(a) the spouse of the President, who shall be the chairperson; and
(b) fourteen other persons to reflect a fair representation of a cross-section of national interests.
(2) The persons referred to in subsection (1) (b) of this section shall be appointed by the President.
(3) For the attainment of the objectives set out in section 2 of this Act, the National Advisory Council may, subject to the provisions of paragraph 6 of the Schedule to this Act, whenever it is expedient so to do, co-opt persons from Federal Ministries, Departments and other bodies to serve on the National Advisory Council.
(4) The National Advisory Council shall be charged with the responsibility of advising, guiding and monitoring the activities of the National Commission on National policies and programmes pertaining to the objectives and functions of the National Commission and the Better Life Programme for Rural Women.
(5)
The supplementary provisions set out in the Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the proceedings of the National Advisory Council and the other matters contained therein.
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