The following are the provisions of a board of directors of a disguised public sector entity operating in one of the emerging economy in East Africa: Board Composition The Board of Directors shall consist of (a) a Chairman and Vice Chairman who shall be non-executive (b) four non-executive members, and (c) the Director General of an entity.

In proposing names of persons for appointment as Chairman and members of the board, the Nomination Committee, the President and the Minister shall each have regard to appoint persons who: (a) are graduates of a recognized University, (b) have at least ten years of experience in one or more of management, law, economics, finance or engineering, (c)have knowledge of industry, (d) have satisfied the Committee that they are unlikely to have a conflict of interest, (e) are willing to serve as members, and (f) are, in the opinion of the Committee, otherwise suitable to perform the functions and duties of a member competently and honestly. Tenure of Appointment The Chairman, the Vice Chairman and members of the Board shall be appointed for the following fixed terms: (a) a Chairman-four years, (b) Vice Chairman-three years, (c)two members-four years, and (d)two other members-five years.

Members including the Chairman shall each be eligible for re-appointment for one further successive term and shall not otherwise be eligible for re-appointment. Secretary of the Board The Board shall appoint a lawyer of not less than ten years of experience to be the Secretary of the Board.

The Secretary of the Board may take part in proceedings of the Board but shall have no vote. Meetings of the Board The Board shall meet at least four times yearly at such times and places as it deems necessary for the transaction of its business and it shall convene special meeting upon request by the majority of members.

An ordinary meeting of the Board 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 ten days before the date of the meeting and where the Chairman is unable to act by reason of illness of other cause or is absent from the Country, the Vice Chairman may convene the meeting. The Chairman or, in his absence, the Vice Chairman, may on his own motion, and shall, if requested in writing in that behalf by at least half the members, convene a special meeting of the Board.

The quorum at any meeting of the Board shall be half of the members of the Board. Absence from three consecutive meetings Where any member absents himself from three consecutive meetings of the Board without sufficient cause, the Board shall advise the appointing authority and the appointment authority may terminate the appointment of the member and appoint another member in his place.

Required: Evaluate effectiveness of the board which is formed based on the above provisions.