(1) There shall be an environmental protection and climate change management national council chaired by the Prime Minister, for the carrying out of acts relating to environmental protection and climate change at the national level in an effective manner.
(2) The council referred to in sub-section (1) shall consist of the following chairperson and members:
(a) Prime Minister -Chairperson
(b) Minster for Forest and Environment,
Government of Nepal -Member
(c) Three Minsters of the Government of Nepal
designated by the Prime Minister -Member
(d) Chief Ministers of all Provinces -Minister
(e) Member of the National Planning Commission
who looks after the matter of environment -Member
(f) Two persons including one woman nominated by
the Chairperson from among the professors
in forest and environmental science -Member
(g) Three persons including two women nominated by the
Chairperson from among the persons with expertise
in the field of forest and environment -Member
(h) Secretary, Ministry -Member-Secretary
(3) The chairperson may designate one Minister out of the members as the vice-chairperson.
(4) The tenure of the members nominated pursuant to clauses (f) and (g) shall be three years.
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (4), if a nominated member fails perform the duties of his or her office, the chairperson may remove him or her from the office of member.
Provided that, prior to such removal, he or she shall be provided with a reasonable opportunity to submit clarification.