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(1) The Technical Committee comprises

(a) two representatives of the Centre including the Chief Executive Officer;

(b) one representative, not below the rank of Director or analogous grade, of

(i) the Ministry responsible for Finance;

(ii)the Ghana Revenue Authority;

(iii) the Bank of Ghana;

(iv) Environmental Protection Agency;

(v) Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority;

(vi) National Communications Authority;

(vii)  Registrar-General’s Department;

(viii) the Lands Commission;

(ix) the Ghana Immigration Service;

(x) the National Development Planning Commission; and

(c) one representative of the private sector nominated by the Private Enterprise Federation.

(2) The Technical Committee shall

(a) advise on the process and procedures to facilitate the acquisition of permits and licences and obtaining exemptions and access to utility services;

(b) advise on the appropriate tax regimes for the enhancement of an enabling investment environment;

(c) provide feedback on practical experiences and assist in the resolution of the operational challenges of investors;

(d) provide technical information on the investment opportunities, regulations, and policies for the purpose of attracting and retaining foreign direct investment in Ghana; and

(e) perform any other function or activity that the Board may determine*

(3) A member of the Technical Committee other than the Chief Executive Officer shall hold office for a period of four years and is eligible for re-appointment but shall not be appointed for more than two terms.

(4) The Technical Committee shall hold its meetings on the dates and at the times and places that the Chief Executive Officer may determine, but shall meet at least once every three months.

(5) The Chief Executive Officer shall preside at meetings of the Technical Committee and in the abs6hce of the Chief Executive Officer, the designated representative of the Chief Executive Officer shall preside.

(6) The Technical Committee may co-opt any person to attend a meeting of the Committee, except that a person who is co-opted shall not have a right to vote on any matter which is before the Committee for decision.