5. The ICT Board (1) 6. (a) a Chairperson to be appointed by the Prime Minister, after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition; (b) the Secretary for Home Affairs or his representative; and (c) 5 other members appointed by the Minister, after consultation with the ICT Advisory Council. (2) Every appointed member shall hold office on such terms and conditions as the Minister determine. (3) Members of the Board shall, when viewed collectively, be persons from the public and private sectors who are suited to serve on the Board by virtue of their qualifications, expertise and experience in information and communication technologies, computer science, broadcasting and telecommunication law, business and finance, internet, electronic commerce and related educational and training services. (4) Every member shall hold office for a period of 3 years and may be eligible for reappointment. Meetings of the Board (1) 7. The Authority shall be administered and managed by the Information and Communication Technologies Board known as the ICT Board which consists of - The Board shall meet (a) at least once every month; (b) whenever so decided by the Chairperson; or (c) upon request of any 3 members. (2) 4 members shall constitute a quorum. (3) The Board may co-opt such person as may be of assistance in relation to any matter before the Board. (4) In the absence of the Chairperson at a meeting of the Board, the members present shall elect a member to act as Chairperson for that meeting. (5) Any person co-opted under subsection (3) shall have no right to vote on any matter before the Board. (6) Every member shall be paid such remuneration and allowances from the General Fund as may be determined by the Minister. Disqualification from membership