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Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2023

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(2023)

SECTION 1

(1) There is established the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “the Institute”).
(2) The Institute –
(a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal;
(b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name; and
(c) may acquire, hold or dispose of any movable or immoveable property for the purpose of its functions under this Act.
(3) The Institute shall perform the functions conferred on it by the Council under this Act.
(4) The Headquarters of the Institute shall be established and maintained in a suitable location in Nigeria as determined by the Council.
(5) The Council may make rules providing for the establishment and maintenance of offices of the Institute in the States of the Federation.

Establishment of the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria.

SECTION 2

(1) There is established for the Institute a Governing Council (in this Act referred to as “the Council”) charged with the administration and general management of the Institute.
(2) The Council shall consist of-
(a) President of the Institute, who shall be the Chairman;
(b) Vice-President of the Institute who shall be the Vice-Chairman;
(c) Registrar of the Institute, who shall be appointed by the Council;
(d) National Treasurer of the Institute who shall be the Treasurer;
(e) Legal Adviser of the Institute who shall be a legal practitioner with a background in Environmental law;
(f) the immediate past president of the Institute;
(g) five elected representatives from – (i) Nigerian Environmental Society, (ii) Waste Management Society of Nigeria, and (iii) other recognised affiliate professional bodies in the environmental sector approved by the Council.
(h) Chairman Board of Fellows of the Institute; and
(i) Chairmen of committees of the Council.
(3) The provision of the Schedule to this Act shall regulate the proceedings of the Council and related matters. [Schedule]
(4) Each member of the Council shall serve a term of two years and may be eligible for another term of two years and no more.

Establishment of the Governing Council.

SECTION 3

The Institute shall –

(a) train and certify persons who seek to be members of the institute;

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