Section 6: Composition of Management Committees of the various hospitals

(1) There shall be established under the Management Board, Hospital Management Committees which shall exercise powers delegated by the Management Board thereto for the effective day-to-day administration of the various hospitals.
(2) The Committee shall have a chairman to be appointed by the Minister.
(3) Other members of the Committee shall comprise-
(a) the Medical Director of each hospital;
(b) the chief administrative officer of each hospital;
(c) the matron or the nursing superintendent of each hospital;
(d) a representative of the Ministry of Health of the State in which the hospital is situated;
(e) a representative of the Ministry of Social Welfare of the State in which the hospital is situated;
(f) the Director of Administration of the affiliate teaching hospital;
(g) two persons from the local government area where the hospital is situated, to be appointed by the Minister for their interest in medical care or social welfare.