WBCW Act 3Chapter II · Constitution of Commission

Section 3 · Constitution of Commission

(1)

The State Government shall, within a period of three months from the date of coming into force of this Act, by notification constitute a body to be known as the West Bengal Commission for Women.

(2)

The Commission shall consist of-

(a)

(i)a Chairperson, and

(ii)a Vice-Chairperson,

to be nominated by the State Government;

(b)

nine Members to be appointed by the State Government from amongst the persons of ability and integrity who have served the cause of women or have had experience in law or administration of matters concerning the advancement of women or leadership of any trade union or voluntary organisation for women for protection and promotion of common interests of women, of whom at least-

(i)one shall be a member of a Scheduled Caste, and

(ii)one shall be a member of a Scheduled Tribe;

(c)

an officer of the State Government who shall be the Member-Secretary.

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