Commencement: 24 June 2006

republic of vanuatu

national tourism office (amendment) act
no. 34 of 2005

Arrangement of Sections

1	Amendments
2	Commencement

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republic of vanuatu

Assent:		30/12/2005
Commencement:	24/06/2006

national tourism office (amendment) act
no. 34 of 2005

An Act to amend the National Tourism Office Act [CAP 142].

Be it enacted by the President and Parliament as follows-

1	Amendments

The National Tourism Office Act [CAP 142] is amended as set out in the Schedule.

2	Commencement

This Act commences on the day on which it is published in the Gazette.

schedule

amendments of the National Tourism 
Office Act [CAP 142]

1	Subsection 5(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute

“5.	(1)	The Office shall consist of 15 members.

(1A)	The Boards of the following industry associations and organisations shall each appoint a representative to be a member of the Office:

(a)	Vanuatu Hotel and Resorts Association;

(b)	Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry;

(c)	Vanuatu Island Bungalows Association;

(d)	Vanuatu Tour Operators Association;

(e)	Vanuatu Scuba Operators Association;

(f)	Air Vanuatu (operations) Ltd; and

(g)	Vanair Limited.

(1B)	In addition to subsection 1(1A) the Minister shall appoint the following persons to be members of the Office:

(a)	a representative of the Ministry;

(b)	the chairman of the Santo Tourism Association;

(c)	the President of the Tafea Tourism Council;

(d)	the Director of the National Tourism Development Office;

(e)	a representative of the Malampa Province;

(f)	a representative of the Penama Province;

(g)	a representative of the Torba Province.”

2	Subsection 5(3A)

Repeal the subsection.

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