The Tanzania Livestock Research Institute Act, 2012
This section is about establishing the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute Board and its functions.
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This section is about establishing the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute Board and its functions. This section concerns delegation of the Board’s powers. This provision is titled “Direction by the Minister.” This section is a contents-style listing of Part IV and Part V topics for the Institute, including administration, operations, and financial provisions. This section is titled “Laying of accounts before the National Assembly.”
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Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about establishing the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute Board and its functions.
7. PART III T h e T a n z a n ia L iv e s t o c k R e s e a r c h In s t it u t e B o a r d Establishment o f the Board. Functions o f the Board.
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PART III
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Delegation o f powers o f the Board
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns delegation of the Board’s powers.
11. Delegation o f powers o f the Board. - 12 Verify source ↗
Direction by the Minister
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is titled “Direction by the Minister.”
12. Direction by the Minister. 1 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 - 35 Verify source ↗
Section 35
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a contents-style listing of Part IV and Part V topics for the Institute, including administration, operations, and financial provisions.
35. PART IV A d m in is t r a t io n a n d O p e r a t io n s o f t h e In s t it u t e (a) Administration Appointment o f Director General. Appointment o f other senior officers Employment of other staff. Procedure for appointment. Protection from personal liability. o f the Institute. (b) Operations o f the Institute Livestock research activities. Conduct o f research by local researcher. Foreign researchers. Failure to submit final report on research. Termination of research. Institute may call for information. Co-ordination o f researches carried outside Tanzania. Provisions relating to discoveries. PARI’ V F i n a n c i a l P r o v i s i o n s Funds of the Institute. Remuneration o f members o f the Board. Terminal benefits. Power o f Board to charge fees. Investment o f funds. Power to borrow. Annual and supplementary budget. Budget implementation. Accounts and Audit. . Annual report. 2 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 - 8 Verify source ↗
(l) There is established a board to be known as the
AI-assisted research summary: This provision sets up the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute Board and states who appoints its members and secretary.
8.-(l) There is established a board to be known as the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute Board. 11 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 (2) The Board shall consist o f the Chairman to be appointed by the President from amongst persons with knowledge and experience in livestock and other members to be appointed by the M inister as follows: (a) a representative from university faculty responsible for veterinary sciences; (b) a representative from an association o f livestock professionals; (c) a representative from an learning offering a course in livestock production; (d) a representative from the Commission for Science institution o f higher and Technology; (e) a representative from the Ministry responsible for crop research; (f) a representative from the Ministry responsible for (g) (h) livestock research; the Director o f Central Veterinary Laboratory; and two representatives from private sector organizations dealing with livestock industry. (3) The provisions o f the Second Schedule to this Act shall have effect in respect of the tenure o f office of members, proceedings o f the Board and other matters relating to the Board. (4) The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, amend the Second Schedule. (5) The Director General shall be the secretary to the Board. Functions o f the Board - 9 Verify source ↗
(l) The Board shall, subject to the provisions o f this
AI-assisted research summary: The Board is responsible for managing the Institute and has powers to advise the Minister, manage staff matters, approve budgets, issue directives, and set fees.
9 .-(l) The Board shall, subject to the provisions o f this Act, be responsible for the performance o f the functions and management of the affairs of the Institute. (2) W ithout prejudice to the generality o f subsection (1), the functions of the Board shall be to— (a) advise the Minister on all matters relating to livestock research; 12 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) in the authorize employment the performance o f the ensure efficiency Institute; employ or termination of staff; approve budgets of the Institute; advise the Minister on the establishment of centres under this Act; issue directives to the Director General on the performance o f his functions; or (g) determine and charge fees for services rendered under this Act; and (h) perform such other functions as may be directed by the Minister. Com m ittees o f the Board - 10 Verify source ↗
(1)- The Board may. for purposes o f facilitating
10.-(1)- The Board may. for purposes o f facilitating performance o f its functions and upon such terms and conditions as the Board may specify, form committees to perform any specific functions. (2) The provisions of the Second Schedule to this Act shall, unless otherwise stated in writing by the Board, apply mutatis mutandis the committees and sub committees appointed under this section. relation to in Delegation o f powers o f the Board - 11 Verify source ↗
(l) Subject to subsection (4), the Board may, upon
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may delegate its functions to a committee or employee, but it cannot delegate its own power of delegation or approval of the annual budget, annual balance sheet, or accounts.
11.-(l) Subject to subsection (4), the Board may, upon such terms and conditions as it may determine, delegate to a committee or to any employee o f the Institute any o f its functions under this Act. (2) A delegation may be made to the holder o f an office, under the Institute specifying the office but without naming the holder, and in that case each successive holder o f the office in question, and each person who occupies or performs the duties o f that office, may, without any further authority, exercise the delegated functions or powers in accordance with the delegation made. 13 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 (3) The Board may revoke a delegation made and no delegation so made shall prevent the Board from exercising the function or power delegated. (4) The Board shall not delegate its power of delegation or the power to approve the annual budget, the annual balance sheet or a statement o f accounts. by Direction the M inister - 12 Verify source ↗
The Minister may, subject to the provisions o f this
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may give general or specific directives to the Board about how the Institute’s functions are performed, and the Board must follow those directives.
12. The Minister may, subject to the provisions o f this Act, give to the Board directives of a general or specific nature regarding the performance o f functions by the Institute and the Board shall give effect to such directives. PART IV A d m in is t r a t io n a n d O p e r a t io n s o f T h e I n s t it u t e (a) Administration Appointment o f Director General
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PART IV
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Section 36
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Laying of accounts before the National Assembly.”
36. Laying o f accounts before the National Assembly. PART VI G e n e r a l P r o v is io n s - 13 Verify source ↗
(1) The President shall appoint a Director General
AI-assisted research summary: The President appoints the Director General from qualified livestock research persons, and the Director General serves a five-year term with possible one final reappointment.
13.-(1) The President shall appoint a Director General from amongst persons with knowledge and experience in research on livestock production and upon such terms and conditions as the M inister may specify in the letter of appointment. (2) The Director General shall hold office for a term o f five years and may be eligible for re-appointment for an additional final term o f five years. (3) The Director General shall- (a) (b) be the chief executive officer o f the Institute; be responsible to the Board for administration and management of the Institute; be a disciplinary authority in respect o f the staff of the Institute; and discharge such other duties relating to the Institute as may be directed by the Board. (c) (d) 14 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 (4) In the discharge o f duty, the Director General may, subject to such general or specific directions given to him by the Board, issue operational guidelines to all or any o f the officer in charge. A ppointm ent o f other senior officers o f the Institute - 14 Verify source ↗
(1) The Board shall,
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must appoint qualified senior officers to lead each centre, department, and section of the Institute.
14.-(1) The Board shall, in respect o f each centre, department and section of the Institute, appoint qualified persons from amongst senior officers to be officers in charge o f the Centre, Heads o f Departments and Heads o f Sections. (2) The terms and conditions for appointment under this section shall be prescribed in the letters o f appointment. Em ploym ent o f other staff - 15 Verify source ↗
(1) The Board may employ such number o f other
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may hire needed professional and non-professional employees for the Institute, and the Director General may hire supporting staff subject to the Board’s directions.
15.-(1) The Board may employ such number o f other professional and non-professional employees o f the Institute as it may consider necessary for the proper and efficient conduct of the business and activities o f the Institute. (2) Subject to sub-section (1), remunerations and other the employees o f the Institute shall be matters relating to prescribed by regulations. (3) Subject to the general or specific directions given by the Board in that behalf, the Director General may employ such number o f supporting staff for the proper performance o f the functions of the Institute. Procedure for appointment - 16 Verify source ↗
Section 16
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations setting appointment procedures for different categories of employees and other staff of the Institute.
16. The Minister may, by regulations, prescribe procedures for appointment of various categories o f employees and other staff of the Institute. Protection from personal liability - 17 Verify source ↗
Anything done in good faith by any member of the
AI-assisted research summary: People acting in good faith while carrying out, or apparently carrying out, duties under the Act are not personally liable for the act done.
17. Anything done in good faith by any member of the Board or a Committee or by an employee o f the Institute in the execution or purported execution o f his duties under this Act shall not render such member or employee personally liable for the act or thing done. 15 ZU1Z (b) Operations o f the Institute' Livestock research activities - 18 Verify source ↗
(1) Research on livestock carried out by the Institute
AI-assisted research summary: The Institute must carry out livestock research in specified areas and follow guidelines.
18.-(1) Research on livestock carried out by the Institute shall focus on the following areas: (a) milk production; (b) meat production; (c) (d) livestock by products; animal genetic resources o f cattle, sheep, goats, chicken, ducks, pigeons and other species; animal health; draught power, behavior; biogas, animal welfare livestock and (e) (f) (g) value addition, marketing and trade as well as policy; socio-economic aspects o f livestock production; and any other area the Board may consider necessary. In undertaking research activities, the Institute shall- ensure that research is carried out in accordance with guidelines; be responsible for- the ethics and standards prescribed by (h) (i) (2) (a) . (b) (i) (ii) the management and reporting o f the research outputs to the Institute: and co-ordinating Centres. at various researchers Coo±-ct of cssr-ch by - 19 Verify source ↗
(1) A person who wishes to conduct research on
AI-assisted research summary: Anyone who wants to research livestock must prepare a proposal and submit it to the Institute for approval.
19.-(1) A person who wishes to conduct research on livestock shall develop a proposal in an identified priority research area and furnish the proposal to the Institute for approval. 16 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 title of the intended research; (2) The proposal shall contain the following: (a) (b) background information; (c) materials and methods to be used; (d) cost of research and source o f funding; (e) (f) (g) any other information the Institute may consider results on data analysis; references or bibliography; and necessary. (3) The Institute shall, where it is satisfied with the contents o f the proposal and within thirty days, approve the proposal. (4) The Institute shall, where it has approved the proposal under subsection (3) - (a) determine the provision o f funds for the approved research proposal; (b) specify a timeframe within which the proposed (c) research shall be accomplished; and require research to the Institute for registration and custody. to submit his completed the researcher (5) A researcher whose proposal is approved under this section shall be obliged to furnish the Institute with the progress report on the research at such intervals as the Institute may determine. Foreign researchers - 20 Verify source ↗
(l) A foreign researcher who wishes to carry out
AI-assisted research summary: A foreign researcher must get clearance before submitting a research proposal, and the Institute must only approve the proposal if the researcher has a local co-researcher.
20.-(l) A foreign researcher who wishes to carry out research under this Act shall, prior to submission o f research proposal to for Science and the Technology for certificate of clearance. the Commission Institute, apply to (2) The Institute shall, upon approval o f the proposal foreign researcher, ensure foreign that the submitted by researcher has a local co-researcher. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), the Institute shall not approve the research proposal by foreign researcher if the foreign researcher has no local co-researcher. 17 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 (4) The provisions o f sections 18 and 19 shall apply mutatis mutandis to foreign researcher. Failure to submit final report on research - 21 Verify source ↗
A researcher who fails or refuses to submit to the
AI-assisted research summary: A researcher who does not submit the final research report to the Institute as required commits an offence and may be fined or imprisoned.
21. A researcher who fails or refuses to submit to the Institute the final report of the research as required under section 19, commits an offence and is liable on conviction - (a) (b) in the case of local researcher, to a fine of not less than ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term o f six months; and in the case of foreign researcher, to a fine o f not less than twenty million ^hillings or to imprisonment for a term of one year. Termination o f research - 22 Verify source ↗
Where the researcher
AI-assisted research summary: If the researcher misses required progress reports without good cause or submits an unsatisfactory report, the Institute may terminate the research and require repayment of the granted funds.
22. Where the researcher- (a) fails, without good cause, to submit the progress report within the intervals as determined by the Institute; or (b) submits a report which is not satisfactory, the Institute may terminate the research and require the researcher to refund the Institute all the funds granted to him for the purpose o f the terminated research. Institute may call for information in - 23 Verify source ↗
(l) The Institute may, in writing, require any person
AI-assisted research summary: The Institute may require research-related persons to give it specified information in writing. Failing or refusing to submit the information is an offence punishable by a fine of up to two million shillings or up to 12 months’ imprisonment.
23.-(l) The Institute may, in writing, require any person livestock research or other allied scientific who engages research to provide to the Institute information relating to the research or other allied scientific research conducted as the Institute may specify. (2) A person who fails or refuses to submit information as required under subsection (1), commits an offence and is liable, on conviction to a fine not exceeding two million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months. Co-ordination - 24 Verify source ↗
(l) Where a person desires to sponsor any livestock
AI-assisted research summary: A person who wants to sponsor specified livestock research outside Tanzania, or make related payments, must submit a written proposal to the Director General.
24.-(l) Where a person desires to sponsor any livestock 18 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 o f researches carried out outside Tanzania Provisions relating to discoveries production research using scientific materials from Tanzania to be carried out outside the country or to make payments for the purpose of participating in livestock production research project outside Tanzania using such materials, that person shall submit in writing his proposal to the Director General. (2) Upon receipt of proposals submitted pursuant to subsection (1), the Director General shall within seven days after consultation with the person who submitted the proposals, make the decision on the proposal for the best interests o f livestock research or other allied scientific research in Tanzania. (3) Every decision made by the Director General under subsection (2) shall be binding upon persons to whom the proposal relates. (4) A person who is aggrieved by the decision o f the Director General may, within twenty one days from the date o f such decision, appeal to the Board. (5) For the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of this section, the Board may issue guidelines specifying the conditions to be considered in making proposals and matters which the Director General shall take into consideration in making any decision under this section. (6) The Minister may, in writing, exempt any person from the provisions of subsection (1). - 25 Verify source ↗
(l) Where as a result of any research carried out by or
AI-assisted research summary: Discoveries from research by or for the Institute become the Institute’s property, and the Institute may deal in patent rights for them. Certain discoveries must be registered, and the Institute may give rewards with the Minister’s prior approval.
25.-(l) Where as a result of any research carried out by or on behalf of the Institute anything is discovered, the discovery shall become the property of the Institute. (2) The Institute may, for the purposes o f commercial the Institute considers exploitation o f any discovery which important for the improvement o f animal production, arrange with any person to buy, sell, take or grant patent rights in the discovery, subject to such terms and conditions as the Board may determine. (3) Every discovery made as a result o f livestock production research or other allied scientific research carried out under this Act shall be registered by the Institute in such form and the M inister may, by regulations upon such conditions as 19 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 prescribe. (4) The Institute shall, with the prior approval o f the Minister, develop a rewarding system and grant reward to any person who makes a discovery or who materially assists or contributes to the making o f that discovery to appreciate and honour the researcher. PART V F in a n c ia l P r o v is io n s Funds o fth e Institute of-
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PART VI
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Section 38
AI-assisted research summary: This section is headed as dealing with offences and penalties, and gives the Minister power to make regulations.
38. Offences and penalties. Power o f Minister to make regulations. SC H E D U L E S 3 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 TH E UNITED REPUBLIC OF TA N ZA N IA N o. 4 OF 2012 I A S S E N T . Jakaya M risho K ik w ete, P resident [15'" June, 2012] An Act to establish the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute; to provide for functions and powers of the Institute in livestock research and to relation to the conduct of provide for other related matters. E nacted by Parliament o f the United Republic o f Tanzania. PA RTI P r e l im in a r y P r o v is io n s Short title and - 1 Verify source ↗
T h j s Act may be cited as the Tanzania Livestock
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives the Act its short title and says the Minister can set the commencement date by Gazette notice.
1. T h j s Act may be cited as the Tanzania Livestock commencement Research Institute Act, 2012 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette, appoint. 5 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 Application - 2 Verify source ↗
This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania
AI-assisted research summary: This Act applies to Mainland Tanzania.
2. This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. Interpretation - 3 Verify source ↗
In this Act, unless the context requires otherwise
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines terms used in the Act.
3. In this Act, unless the context requires otherwise: “anim al” means any vertebrate or invertebrate other than a human being; “Board” means the Board of the Institute established by section 8; “bio-safety” means protection o f the health o f livestock and human beings from diseases; “bio-technology” means the use o f biological systems to producc a product, process or services; “Centre” means a Livestock Research Centre established by, or deemed to have been established under section 6; “Director General” means the Director General o f the Institute, appointed under section 13(1); “diseases” means any deviation from normal physiological functioning o f the body and includes the clinical and pathological manifestation; “foreign researcher” means a researcher who is not a citizen o f Tanzania; “gene bank” means a physical repository in one or more locations where samples o f animal or plant genetic resource populations are being preserved or kept, and includes embryos, oocytes, sperms, ova and Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid material; “Institute” means the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute, established under this Act; “laboratory” means a properly equipped facility staffed by technically competent personnel; “ livestock” means any domesticated animals and includes cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, chicken, dogs, cats, donkeys and game; includes wool, blood, bones, horns, “livestock by-product” hooves, bristles, feathers, hair and fur; 6 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 “ local researcher” means a researcher who is a citizen of Tanzania; “member” means a member o f the Board appointed under section 8; “M inister” means the Minister responsible for livestock; “research” means any systematic study conducted in order to develop, verify and disseminate appropriate technologies for the benefit o f stakeholders in the livestock industry; and “researcher” means a person trained to design and implement research protocols, collect, analyse and interpret data relating to livestock, and report results in a scientific format. PART II T h e T a n z a n ia L iv e s t o c k R e s e a r c h I n s t it u t e Establishm ent of, the Institute - 37 Verify source ↗
A person who is convicted o f an offence under this
AI-assisted research summary: If someone is convicted of an offence under the Act and no specific penalty is set, the provision imposes fines, and in some cases imprisonment, with higher daily fines for continuing offences.
37. A person who is convicted o f an offence under this Act to which no specific penalty has been prescribed shall be liable: (a) in the case o f an individual, to a fine o f not less than five hundred thousand shillings and not exceeding one million shillings, or imprisonment for a term of six months or to both such fine and imprisonment; (b) in the case o f a continuing offence, to a further fine o f not less than one hundred thousand shillings for each day during which the offence continues; and (c) in the case o f a corporation, to a fine o f not less than one million shillings and in the case o f a continuing offence, to a further fine o f not less than five hundred thousand shillings for each day during which the offence continues. Power o f M inister to make regulations - 38 Verify source ↗
(l) The Minister may, upon advice by the Board,
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations for carrying out the Act, after advice from the Board.
38.-(l) The Minister may, upon advice by the Board, make regulations for the better carrying out the provisions o f this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality o f the power conferred by subsection (1), the M inister may make regulations— 23 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 (a ) re q u irin g p erso n s w ho en gage in livestock or other allie d scien tific research to furn ish the Institute with in fo rm a tio n re latin g to any aspect o f their activities; (b ) p re sc rib in g th e form , m a n n e r and th e perio d w ith in w h ic h an inform ation shall be fu rn ish e d or m ade av a ila b le to th e Institute; (c) regulating the involvement o f the Institute in the conservation and management o f livestock or the livestock collection and use o f products; livestock and (d) regulating the utilization by specified institutions engaged in livestock research or livestock industry, o f the technical expertise and services o f the Institute in environment or livestock conservation, or in the management, collection or use o f livestock or livestock products; (e) prescribing national standards for establishment o f a livestock research centre; (f) prescribing the procedure for the submission to the Institute o f proposals for the carrying out o f research into any particular aspect o f livestock; (g) prescribing the manner in which proposals for the carrying out o f research shall be dealt with by the Institute; (h ) p re sc rib in g the powers, rights and obligations o f p erso n s carry in g o u t research; (i) p re sc rib in g p ro ced u res for ap p eals u n d er th is A ct; (j) prescribing standards and ethics for carrying o u t research activities under this Act; (k) prescribing the procedure to be adopted with regard to livestock research being carried out on behalf of, or for the benefit of, the Institute; (I) prescribing rewarding systems for researchers under this Act; and (m) prescribing any other regulations for livestock production research pursuant to this Act. 24 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 FIRST SCHEDULE (Made under section 6(2)) CENTRES OF THE INSTITUTE - 7 Verify source ↗
Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: This text is a schedule heading listing TALIRI locations and indicating that the Second Schedule relates to section 8(3) and covers Board matters.
7. TALIRI - Mpwapwa; TALIRI - Kongwa; TALIRI - Mabuki; TALIRI - Naliendcle; TALIRI - Tanga: TALIRI - West Kilimanjaro TALIRI - Uyolc. SECOND SCHEDULE (Under section 8(3)) PROVISIONS RELATING TO T H E BOARD Vice- Chairman Tenure o f office for Board members - 1 Verify source ↗
The members shall elect one o f their m em bers to be the Vice-chairman
AI-assisted research summary: Members must elect one of their number as Vice-chairman of the Board.
1. The members shall elect one o f their m em bers to be the Vice-chairman o f the Board and any member so elected shall, subject to his continuing to be a member, hold office for a term o f one year from the date o f his election, and may be eligible for re-election. - 2 Verify source ↗
(l) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a m em ber o f the Board shall unless his
AI-assisted research summary: Board members serve for the period set by the appointing authority, or for three years if no period is set; some members stop being members when they stop holding another office, and most members may resign by written notice to the Minister.
2 .-(l) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a m em ber o f the Board shall unless his appointm ent is sooner terminated by the appointing authority, or he otherwise ceases to be a member, hold office for such period as the appointing authority may specify in his appointment, or if no period is so specified, shall hold office for term o f three years from the date o f his appointment, and is eligible for re-appointment. (2) In the case o f the member who is a mem ber by virtue o f his holding some other office, he shall cease to be a member upon his ceasing to hold that office. (3) Any member, other than m em ber referred to in sub-paragraph (2), may at any time resign by giving notice in writing to the M inister, and upon receipt o f the notice by the Minister, he shall cease to be a member. 25 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 Absent member may be represented at meetings Vacancies in the Board Meetings of the Board - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: A Board member who cannot attend a meeting may, in writing, nominate another person from his organization to attend for him.
3. If a mem ber o f the Board who is a member by virtue o f his holding some other office is unable for any reason to attend any m eeting o f the Board, he may nominate in writing another person from his organization to attend that meeting in his behalf. - 4 Verify source ↗
W here any mem ber ceases to be a member for any reason before the
AI-assisted research summary: If a member leaves office before the term ends, the appointing authority may appoint someone else, who serves for the rest of the original term.
4. W here any mem ber ceases to be a member for any reason before the expiration o f his term o f office, the appointing authority may appoint another person in his place and the persons so appointed shall hold office for the rem ainder o f term o f office o f his predecessor. - 5 Verify source ↗
(l) The Board shall ordinarily meet for the transaction o f its business
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must meet four times a year, and the Chairman or Vice-Chairman must handle special meetings and preside over meetings.
5 .-(l) The Board shall ordinarily meet for the transaction o f its business at the time and at the place determined by it, but shall meet four times in a year. (2) The Chairman, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, may at any lime call a special meeting o f the Board, and shall call a special meeting upon a written request by the majority o f the members in office. (3) The Chairman, or in his absence the V ice-Chairman, shall preside at every m eeting o f the Board, in the absence o f both Chairman and Vice-Chairman, the members present shall appoint one member amongst them selves to preside over the meeting. (4) The Chairman, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, may invite any person who is not a member to participate in the deliberations at any meeting o f the Board, but any person so invited shall not be entitled to vote. Quorum - 6 Verify source ↗
The quorum at any meeting o f the Board shall be half o f the mem bers in
AI-assisted research summary: A Board meeting has quorum when half of the members in office are present.
6. The quorum at any meeting o f the Board shall be half o f the mem bers in office. Decision o f the Board - 7 Verify source ↗
Q uestions proposed at a meeting o f the Board, shall be decided by a
AI-assisted research summary: Board questions are decided by a majority of votes, and the presiding person gets a casting vote if the votes are tied.
7. Q uestions proposed at a meeting o f the Board, shall be decided by a majority o f the votes o f the members present and voting and in the event o f an equality o f votes the person presiding shall have a second or casting vote in addition to his original or deliberative vote. M inutes o f Meetings Vacancies not to invalidate proceedings - 8 Verify source ↗
(l) The Board shall cause to be recorded and kept minutes o f all
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must keep minutes of its meetings, have them confirmed at the next meeting, and signed by the person presiding.
8 .-(l) The Board shall cause to be recorded and kept minutes o f all business conducted or transacted at its meetings, and the minutes o f each meeting o f the Board shall be read and confirmed, or amended and confirmed, at the next meeting o f the Board and signed by the person presiding at the meeting. (2) Any minutes purporting to be signed by the person presiding at a meeting o f the Board shall, in the absence o f proof o f error, be deemed to be a correct record o f the meeting whose minutes they purport to be. - 9 Verify source ↗
Section 9
AI-assisted research summary: Board acts and proceedings remain valid even if there is a vacancy or a defect in appointing a member.
9. The validity o f any act or proceeding o f the Board shall not be affected by any vacancy among its mem bers or by any defect in the appointm ent o f any o f them. 26 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute '2012 Orders, directions etc. - 10 Verify source ↗
All orders, directions, notices or documents made or issued on behalf
AI-assisted research summary: Orders, directions, notices, or documents made for the Board must be signed by the Chairman of the Board or by the Director, or another officer of the National Livestock Research Institute who is authorized in writing by the Director.
10. All orders, directions, notices or documents made or issued on behalf o f the Board shall be signed by: (a) (b) the Chairman o f the Board; or the Director or any other officer o f the N ational Livestock Research Institute authorized in writing in that behalf by the Director. Seal o f the Institute - 11 Verify source ↗
The seal o f the Institute shall not be affixed to any instruments except
AI-assisted research summary: The Institute’s seal must not be placed on any instrument unless the required officers are present.
11. The seal o f the Institute shall not be affixed to any instruments except in the presence o f the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman or the Director or some other officer o f the Institute and at least one member o f the Board. - 12 Verify source ↗
Section 12
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may regulate its own proceedings, but only subject to the provisions of the schedule.
12. Subject to the provisions o f this schedule, the Board may regulate its own proceedings. Board may regulate its own proceedings P assed in the N ational A ssem bly on the 12th A pril, 2012. D r . T h o m a s D . K a s h il il a h C lerk o f the N a tio n a l A sse m b ly 27
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(l) There shall be an Institute to be known as the
AI-assisted research summary: The Institute is established as TALIRI and given corporate powers like suing, owning property, making contracts, and borrowing money.
4.-(l) There shall be an Institute to be known as the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute also known by acronym TALIRI. (2) The Institute shall be a body corporate and shall— have perpetual succession and an official seal; (a) in its corporate name, be capable of suing and (b) being sued; subject this Act, be capable of holding, to purchasing, or acquiring in any other way, any movable or immovable property, and o f disposing o f any o f its property; (c) (d) have all the rights and privileges of a natural (c) (f) its own name, enter person; in agreements; and subject to section 31, have power to borrow such sums as it may require for its purpose. into contracts and 7 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 Functions o f the Institute - 5 Verify source ↗
(l) The functions o f the Institute shall be to
AI-assisted research summary: The Institute is assigned a broad set of livestock research functions, including research, coordination, guidance, training, databases, gene banks, and cooperation.
5 .-(l) The functions o f the Institute shall be to— (a) carry out research on— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) livestock breeding promotion of high yielding breeds; development and processing, production, storage, utilization and marketing o f animal products and by-products; forage development, management and utilization o f livestock feeds; proper utilization and management o f pasture and rangeland resources; animal husbandry aspects animal welfare and organic farming; including livestock animal health and diseases; socio-economic aspects o f the livestock industry; and local and animal production; indigenous knowledge in (b) (c) (d) (e) plan, undertake, aid, promote and co-ordinate research and its application in livestock production and allied sciences; set national priorities and harmonize livestock research activities of the public livestock research institutes, civil society organizations, private sectors and farmers organizations; develop mechanism for assessment o f progress and updating the livestock research programmes; provide guidelines, guidance and ensure delivery o f quality livestock research by livestock research service providers; 8 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 (f) (g) to in collaboration with other relevant agencies, provide policy guidance local government authorities and other stakeholders on matters relating to livestock research; provide, services training and dissemination o f livestock production and allied sciences; undertake and promote consultancy fields o f research, education, in in information the (]) (i) the and human resources (h) keep and maintain a database of information relating to livestock research from researchers, institutions and other stakeholders: evaluate plan requirements in livestock research; training programmes and develop appropriate and organizations other collaborate with institutions o f higher learning for purposes of attaining high in livestock production sciences; coordinate codes of ethics, conduct and practice, guidelines services; livestock register potential providers in the public and private sectors, and maintain a central register o f livestock research and development; formulation o f research scientific manpower and research for delivery o f standards, livestock research service level (k) (1) (n) (m ) keep and maintain gene banks for purposes of characterizing, evaluating and conserving farm animal and forage genetic resources; promote the use o f biotechnology and bio-safety measures to improve livestock production; collaborate with national, regional institutions and stake holders in carrying out livestock research; international and (o) 9 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 in order (p) develop appropriate technologies for the livestock to increase production and industry productivity while conserving the environment; investment encourage, promote and support livestock research in collaboration with other stakeholders for the purpose o f seeking livestock research funds; (q) in (r) _ strengthen infrastructure and facilities for livestock (s)' (t) research, extension, and farmer linkages; carry out and promote the carrying out o f research in livestock production while conserving environment; and perform such other functions as are conferred upon TALIRI for the purpose o f promoting livestock research and development. the (2) W ithout prejudice to the generality o f subsection Institute may carry out and promote basic and applied (1), the research or any other type designated to provide effective measures for reference by scientists in co-operation with any person within or outside Mainland Tanzania. (3) For the purposes o f the better performance o f its functions, the Institute shall establish and maintain a system o f consultation and cooperation with any person having functions related to those specified in subsection (1) or which relate to livestock or environmental research or to scientific development generally. Centres o f the Institute - 6 Verify source ↗
(l) The Minister shall, upon the advice o f the Board,
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister must establish the Institute’s centres as needed, and may change the listed centre names or create other centres by Gazette order. The Institute is also entitled to a right of occupancy over relevant land and may use land for livestock research activities.
6.-(l) The Minister shall, upon the advice o f the Board, establish such number o f centres o f the Institute for the purpose o f performing functions o f the Institute as may be required. (2) The Centres specified in the First Schedule to this Act shall be deemed to have been established under this section and the control and management of their business and affairs is hereby vested in the Institute. 10 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 (3) The Minister may, upon advice o f the Board and by order published in the Gazette, amend, add to, vary or replace the names of the Centres specified in the First Schedule. (4) The Minister may, after consultation with the Board and by order published in the Gazette, establish other Centres and vest in the Institute the control and management o f the business and affairs o f the Centres. (5) The Institute shall, upon application in terms o f the provisions of the relevant laws, be granted a right of occupancy over the land on which a Centre exists or is intended to be established. (6) All land held by the Institute in accordance with this section shall be exclusively used for the purposes o f the livestock research, and the Institute may, in relation to the land— * (a) the better performance o f it in such manner as may be the manage or use desirable for functions of the Institute: graze livestock and do any other thing in relation to the land or livestock; (c) enforce within that area of land, such restrictions (b) (d) or regulations as the Board may approve; or provide for the depositing and propagating of species of livestock as the Board may, with the advice of the Director General, determine for the purpose or experimenting such species o f livestock. conserving improving, o f Departments and Sections - 7 Verify source ↗
The Institute may form such number of departments,
AI-assisted research summary: The Institute may form departments, technical committees, and sections or units, and the Board determines their prescribed functions.
7. The Institute may form such number of departments, technical committees and sections or units with prescribed functions as the Board may determine. PART III T h e T a n z a n ia L iv e s t o c k . R e s e a r c h In s t it u t e B o a r d Establishment o f the Board
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The funds and resources o f the Institute shall consist
AI-assisted research summary: The Institute’s funds and resources come from parliamentary appropriations, service fees, donations, grants, bequests, loans, and other sums or property payable under the Act.
26. The funds and resources o f the Institute shall consist (a) (b) (c) (d) such sums as may be appropriated by Parliament; such sums as the Institute may receive as fees for any services rendered: such donations, grants, bequests and loans as the Board may receive from any person; and any sums or property which may become payable to the Institute under this Act. Remuneration o f members o f the Board - 27 Verify source ↗
(l) The members o f the Board shall be entitled to
AI-assisted research summary: Board members are entitled to remuneration or allowances that the Minister may prescribe on the Board’s recommendation.
27.-(l) The members o f the Board shall be entitled to such remuneration or allowances as the Minister may, upon the recommendation of the Board, prescribe. (2) The Minister shall, in excising his power under subsection (1), have regard to Registrar. the advice o f the Treasury Terminal benefits - 28 Verify source ↗
Section 28
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must ensure employees of the Institute receive gratuities or other retirement allowances or benefits, subject to pensions laws in force.
28. Subject to the provisions o f any written law for the time being in force relating to pensions, the Board shall ensure that gratuities or other retirement allowances or benefits are granted to the employees of the Institute. Power o f Board to charge fees - 29 Verify source ↗
Section 29
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may charge fees for Institute services, if that is needed for the Institute’s functions and subject to any directions from the Minister.
29. The Board may, for the proper performance o f the functions of the Institute, charge fees for any services or category o f services rendered by the Institute, subject to any directions which the M inister may issue. 20 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 Investm ent o f funds Cap. 53 - 30 Verify source ↗
With the prior approval of the Minister, the Board
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may invest Institute funds only with the Minister’s prior approval.
30. With the prior approval of the Minister, the Board may, invest any part o f the moneys available in any fund o f the Institute as is authorized in relation to investment of fund by a trustee under the Trustees Investments Act. Power to borrow A nnual and supplementary budget - 31 Verify source ↗
The Board may, with prior approval of the Minister,
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may borrow money for the Institute, but only with prior approval from the Minister.
31. The Board may, with prior approval of the Minister, borrow moneys for the purposes of the Institute by way o f loan or overdraft, and upon such security and on such terms and conditions relating to the repayment o f the principal and payment o f interest as the Board may consider appropriate. - 32 Verify source ↗
(l) Subject to subsection (2), “a financial year” in this
AI-assisted research summary: This provision defines a financial year and sets how the Board and Minister handle annual and supplementary budgets.
32.-(l) Subject to subsection (2), “a financial year” in this Act means any period not exceeding twelve consecutive months commencing from the 1st day of July to the 30l1' day o f June, o f each year. (2) The first financial year of the Institute shall commence, on the date when this Act comes into operation and may be of a period longer or shorter than twelve months. (3) Not less than two months before the beginning of every financial year the Board shall, at a meeting, pass a detailed budget o f the amounts respectively expected to be received and expected to be disbursed, by the Institute during that financial year, and whenever circumstances so require, the Board may pass a supplementary budget in any financial year. (4) The annual budget and every supplementary budget shall be in such form and include such details as the Minister may approve. (5) Upon passing any budget or any supplementary budget, the Board shall submit to the M inister for his approval the annual budget or the supplementary budget. (6) The Minister shall, upon receipt o f the annual budget or supplementary budget, approve, disapprove, or may approve the budget or supplementary budget subject to any amendments which he may consider necessary. 21 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 Budget implementation in the items and amounts contained 3 3,-(l) Where the Minister approves any annual or supplementary budget with or without amendment, the budget, as approved by him, shall be binding on the Board which, subject to subsection (2), shall confine the disbursements o f the Institute within the applicable estimates, as approved by the Minister. (2) The Board may— (a) with the written sanction of the Minister, make a disbursement notwithstanding that disbursement is not provided for in any budget; adjust expenditure take account of to limits circumstances not reasonably foreseeable at the time to submitting a supplementary budget to the Minister within two months of the alteration o f expenditure limits become necessary. the budget was prepared, subject (b) Accounts and Audit - 34 Verify source ↗
(l) The Board shall cause to be provided and kept
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must keep proper accounts and records, prepare annual balance sheets, have the accounts audited within three months after year-end, and submit the audited accounts and auditors’ report to the Minister within six months after year-end.
34.-(l) The Board shall cause to be provided and kept proper books o f accounts and records with respect to— (a) the receipt and expenditure o f money by, and other financial transactions o f the Institute; the assets and liabilities of the Institute, and shall cause to be made out for every financial year, a balance sheet showing the details o f the income and expenditure o f the Institute and all its assets and liabilities. (b) Cap. 418 (2) Within three months o f the close o f every financial year, the accounts, including the balance sheet, o f the Institute in respect o f that financial year shall be audited in accordance with the Public Audit Act. (3) Every audited accounts shall be placcd before a meeting o f the Board which, if adopted, shall be endorsed with a certificate that it has been so adopted. (4) As soon as the accounts o f the Institute have been audited, and in any case not later than six months after the close o f the financial year, the Board shall submit to the M inister a copy o f the audited statement of accounts, together with a copy o f 22 No. 4 Tanzania Livestock Research Institute 2012 Annual report the report made by the auditors on the statement o f accounts. - 35 Verify source ↗
The Board shall, within six months after the close o f
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must prepare and submit a report to the Minister within six months after the end of the financial year, together with audited accounts, the auditors’ report, and any other information the Minister directs.
35. The Board shall, within six months after the close o f the financial year, cause to be prepared and submitted to the M inister a report on activities and operations undertaken by the Institute during that financial year and accompanied by— (a) a copy o f the audited accounts; (b) a copy o f the auditors’ report on the accounts; and (c) such other information as the Minister may direct. Laying o f accounts before National Assem bly - 36 Verify source ↗
The Minister shall, as soon as practicable after
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister must, as soon as practicable after receiving the reports, lay the Institute’s audited accounts, auditors’ report, and annual report before the National Assembly.
36. The Minister shall, as soon as practicable after receiving- the reports, lay before the National Assembly the audited accounts o f the Institute together with the auditors’ report o f the accounts and the annual report o f the Institute. PART VI G e n e r a l P r o v is io n s O ffences and penalties
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