8. Constitution of the Board of Directors :

8.1 17 There shall be constituted a Board of Directors for the operation, supervision and management of the businesses of the Corporation, consisting of the following members:

8.1.1 A person designated or appointed by the Government of Nepal from amongst the persons who have experience in the management of water supply – Chairperson

8.1.2 Representative, Ministry of Housing and Physical Planning (Gazetted First Class) – Member 8.1.3 Representative, Ministry of Health and Population (Gazetted First Class) – Member

8.1.4 The mayor of a Municipality specified by the Government of Nepal from amongst the Municipalities where the Corporation is providing service – Member

8.1.5 Two women representatives of the organization designated by the Government of Nepal from among the organizations of consumers engaged in – Member
17 Amended by the Third Amendment the protection of the interests of consumers

8.1.6 One expert as designated by the Government of Nepal from amongst the experts in the field of quality of water – Member

8.1.7 One person as designated by the Government of Nepal from among the non-government organizations involved in the field of environment or ecology -Member

8.1.8 General Manager, the Nepal Drinking Water Corporation – Member Secretary

8.2  … … …

8.3 The Government of Nepal may, if it deems necessary, by a Notification in the Nepal Gazette, increase or reduce the number of members or make alteration in the membership of the Board of Directors.

8.4 The Board may, if it deems necessary, invite any foreign or national expert or consultant to any meeting of the Board of Directors to take part therein as an observer.