(f) one member appointed by the Minister from a list of not fewer than three persons submitted by an
association or organization which the Minister, in consultation with the Minister responsible for the
administration of the Labour Relations Act [Chapter 28:01], considers represents employers in
Zimbabwe; and
(g) one member appointed by the Minister from a list of not fewer than three persons submitted by an
association or organization which the Minister, in consultation with the Minister responsible for the
administration of the Labour Relations Act [Chapter 28:01], considers represents trade unions in
Zimbabwe; and
(h) one member appointed by the Minister from among the persons employed in his Ministry; and
(i) a member or members co-opted by the Board after consultation with the Minister:
Provided that the membership of the Board shall not exceed twenty.
(2) If any organization or association referred to in paragraph (b), (f) or (g) of subsection (1) fails to submit a
list of persons within a reasonable time after being called upon by the Minister to do so, the Minister may appoint
as members in terms of the paragraph concerned any person whom he considers will adequately represent the
interests of the organization or association which failed to submit the list.
(3) The Minister shall appoint as chairman and deputy chairman of the Board two of the me mbers referred to
in paragraph (b) of subsection (1), and the deputy chairman shall exercise the functions of chairman during any
period the chairman is unable to do so.
(4) Members of the Board shall hold office for such period not exceeding five years and on such terms and
conditions, whether in relation to remuneration or otherwise, as may be prescribed or as the Minister may fix for
members generally.
(5) Subject to subsection (6), the Board shall—
(a) hold its meetings at such times and places and in accordance with such procedure; and
(b) keep and furnish to the Minister such records of its meetings;
as may be prescribed or as may be directed by the Minister.
(6) At any meeting of the Board a majority of its members shall constitute a quorum.
(7) The Minister may assign persons employed in his Ministry to perform such secretarial and administrative
functions in connection with the Board as may be necessary for the performance of its functions.
5 Functions of the Board
(1) The functions of the Board shall be—
(a) to issue adjustment orders in terms of section seven; and
(b) to formulate and develop measures and policies designed—
(i) to achieve equal opportunities for disabled persons by ensuring, so far as possible, that they
obtain education and employment, participate fully in sporting, recreation and cultural activities
and are afforded full access to community and social services;
(ii) to enable disabled persons, so far as possible, to lead independent lives;
(iii) to give effect to any international treaty or agreement relating to the welfare or rehabilitation of
disabled persons to which Zimbabwe is a party;
(iv) to prevent discrimination against disabled persons resulting from or arising out of their
disability;
(v) to encourage and put into operation schemes and projects for the employment of or generation of
income by disabled persons who are unable to secure employment elsewhere;
(vi) to encourage and secure the rehabilitation of disabled persons within their own communities and
social environment;
(vii) to encourage and secure the establishment of vocational rehabilitation centres, social
employment centres and other institutions and services for the welfare and rehabilitation of
disabled persons;
(viii) to co-ordinate services provided in Zimbabwe for the welfare and rehabilitation of disabled
persons;
(ix) to register—
A. disabled persons; and
B. institutions, associations and organizations, including those controlled and managed by
the State and local authorities, that provide services for the rehabilitation of disabled
persons; and
C. places at which services for the rehabilitation of disabled persons are provided;
(x) to provide, so far as possible, orthopaedic appliances and other equipment to disabled persons;
(xi) to provide, so far as possible, all institutions, associations and organizations concerned with the
welfare and rehabilitation of disabled persons, including institutions, associations and