Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette no 20,616 of 30th April 2021

IT is notified for general information that the following Act is published in the Supplement to this Gazette:

Act No. XXI of 2021 entitled the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (Amendment) Act, 2021.

IT is notified for general information that the following Bills are published in the Supplement to this Gazette:

Bill No. 209 entitled the Animal Welfare (Amendment) Act, 2021;

Bill No. 210 entitled the Statute Law Revision Act, 2021; and

Bill No. 211 entitled the Various Laws relating to Aircraft Registration (Amendment) Act, 2021.

It is notified for general information that the Prime Minister has approved the appointment of the Board of the Foundation for Social Welfare Services, as follows:

President

Mr Joseph Gerada

Members

Mr George Borg

Dr Angele Ellul Fenech

Ms Rhoda Garland

Ms Amanda Grech

Mr Saviour Grima

Ms Shirley Pulis Xerxen

Mr Stephen Rizzo

Mr Nicholas Saliba

Dr Mario Thomas Vassallo

These appointments are for a period of one year with effect from 26th April, 2021.

Board of Governors of the Lands Authority

In terms of Article 10 (1) of the Lands Authority Act, the Prime Minister has appointed and/or approved  the appointment of Hon. Anthony Agius Decelis and Hon. Kirsty Debono to serve as Members on the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority with effect from 15th April, 2021, for a period of four years.

Board of Governors of the Lands Authority

With reference to Government Notice No. 347 published in the Government Gazette of 12th March, 2021, in connection with the appointment of the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority, it is notified that Dr John Vassallo has now been appointed Non Executive Chairman with effect from the 23rd March, 2021.

Appointment of the Consultative Council for Women's Rights

IT is hereby notified for general information that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance has appointed the Consultative Council for Women's Rights for a period of one (1) year with effect from 13th April, 2021, as follows:

Chairperson

Ms Claudette Abela Baldacchino

Members

Dr Mary Muscat

Ms Francesca Vella

Ms Mary-Ann Spiteri

Ms Mariella Camilleri

Prof Brenda Murphy

Prof JosAnn Cutajar

Ms Elaine Pavia

Ms Maryrose Francica

Ms Margaret Attard

Ms Cynthia Chircop

Ms Karen Buttigieg

Ms Donia Scicluna

Ms Anna Borg

Ms Aleksandar Dimitrijevic

Ms Umayma Elamin Amer

Dr Rebecca Dalli Gonzi

Ms Mary Gaerty

Ms Nikita Alamngo

Ms Thea Rees

Dr Mandy Falzon

Ms Anamaria Magri Pantea

Ms Francesca Fenech Conti

Substitute Members

Ms Lorna Farrugia

Ms Graziella Scerri

Ms Sue Stevenson

Dr Marceline Naudi

Ms Angele Giuliano

Ms Charlotte Gregory

Ms Amanda Cossai

Ms Cynthia Duncan

Ms Lorraine Spiteri

Ms James Buhagiar

Ms Irene Calduch

Ms Mary J. Jones

Ms Doris Bingley

Ms Davina Sammut Hili

Ms Mary Rose Bonello

Mrs Sonya Sammut

Ms Elaine Compagno

Secretary

Ms Maria Catania

IT s notified that in exercise of such powers as provided by Article (3) of the Commissioners for Oaths Ordinance (Cap. 79) the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance appointed as Commissioners for Oaths, in the performance of their duties and for as long as they remain in such office, the undermentioned:

Public Officers, Public Registry (Gozo)

Grech, Ms Silvana

Xerri, Mr Robert

Advocates

Cricchiola, Dr Graziella

Ellul, Dr Ruth

Formosa, Dr Marilyn

Sciberras, Dr Andrew

Sciberras, Dr Rodianne

By Authority

Edward Zammit Lewis

Minister for Justice, Equality

and Governance

Appointment of Members of the Foundation for Maltese National Festivities

It is hereby notified for general information that the Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government has approved the appointment of the members of the Foundation for Maltese National Festivities:

Chairperson

Mr Albert Marshall, with effect from from 27th April, 2021

Members

Mr Ray Mangion

Mr Samuel Agius

Ms Henriette Cannataci

Ms Judith Frendo Cumbo

Technical and Events Unit

Mr David Pace

Mr Kevin Taliana, with effect from 27th April, 2021

Mr Ronnie Vella

Mr Jason Busuttil

Mr John Luke Ellul

Ms Annabelle Stivala

Mr Sandro Kitcher

Mr Alfred Farrugia

Mr Herbert Debattista

Mr Raymond Attard

Mr Alan Mizzi

Mr Aaron Zahra

Ms Shannon Sciberras, with effect from 27th April, 2021

These appointments are for a period of three (3) years valid up to 23rd March, 2023.

Board of Directors of Wasteserv (Malta) Ltd

IT is notified for general information that the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning has approved the appointment of the following persons to serve on the Board of Directors of Wasteserv (Malta) Ltd for a period of one year with effect from 5th April, 2021.

Chairperson

Prof. Frank Bezzina

Members

Mr Joseph Theuma

Dr Carlos Bugeja

Ms Gail Demanuele

Ms Dorita Maniscalco

Ms Kirsten Ancilleri

Mr Colin Borg

Secretary

Mr Tonio Montesin

Authority Act

Appointment of the Building and Construction Authority Board

IT is hereby notified for general information that in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 11 of the Building and Construction Authority Act (Act No. XIV of 2021), the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning has appointed the Building and Construction Authority Board as listed below.

These appointments are effective from the 21st April, 2021, for a period of three (3) years.

Chairperson

Perit Maria Schembri Grima

Vice-Chairperson

Dr Ian Borg

Members

Perit Robert Ellul Sciberras

Ing. Abigail Cutajar

Perit David Xuereb

Mr Jonathan Buttigieg

Perit Eve Degiorgio

Dr Alexander Scerri Herrera

Dr Désirée Attard

Ms Charmaine Mangion

Dr David Bonello

Secretary

Ms Roberta Zerafa

Dwejra Steering Committee

IT is notified for general information that the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning has approved the appointment of the following persons to serve on the Dwejra Steering Committee for a period of one (1) year with effect from 27th April, 2021.

Chairperson

Dr Joseph Caruana

Members

Perit Michelle Piccinino

Mr Herman Galea

Dr Michele Cardinali

Mr Joseph Muscat

Mr Joseph Falzon

Mr Vincent Attard

H.E. Mgr Joseph Vella Gauci

Dr Sandro Lanfranco

Dr Joseph Anthony Borg

Ms Vicky Xuereb

Mr Noel Formosa

Mr Giovanni Zammit

Secretary

Mr Owen Grech

Committee for the Administration of the Pension and Contingency Fund

IT is notified for general information that, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 32 of the Port Workers Regulations (S.L. 171.02), the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects has re-nominated the Committee composed of the following persons for the purpose of administration of the Pension and Contingency Fund:

Chairperson

Mr Kenneth Swain

Representatives of the Authority for Transport in Malta

Dr Ivan Tabone

Ms Mary Rose Pace

Representatives of Port Workers

Ing. Ryan Fava

Mr Martin Azzopardi

Secretary

Dr Stephanie Abela

These appointments are valid for a period of one year with effect from 1st May, 2021.

Appointment of the Council for Children

IT is hereby notified for general information that in exercise of the powers conferred by section 12 of the Commissioner for Children Act (Cap. 462), and for the purpose of this Act, the Minister for Social Justice and Solidarity, the Family and Children's Rights has appointed the Council for Children as follows:

Chairperson

Ms Pauline Miceli

Members

Dr Alexia Aquilina

Hon. Silvio Parnis

Mr Neil Portelli

Dr Amanda Spiteri Grech

Dr Patrick Zahra

Mr Godfrey Zammit

These appointments are valid for a period of one year with effect from 27th April, 2021.

Appointment of Members on the Multi-disciplinary Panel

IN exercise of the powers vested in him by section 106 of the Social Security Act (Cap. 318), the Minister for Social Justice and Solidarity, the Family and Children's Rights is pleased to appoint the persons shown hereunder to be members of the Multi-disciplinary Panel for the purposes of the said Act.

Psychologist

Dr Katya De Giovanni

Social Worker

Ms Ariana Attard

These appointments are for a period of one year with effect from the 15th April, 2021.

It is notified for general information that the Minister for the Economy and Industry  has appointed the Board of Property Management Services Ltd for a period of three years with effect from 15th April, 2021, as follows:          

Chairman

Mr Anthony Valvo     

Directors

Mr Michael Azzopardi           

Mr Terry Zammit

Period of Quarantine Order, 2020

The Superintendent of Public Health notifies that in accordance with article 2 (1) of the Period of Quarantine Order 2020, the person on essential travel from Dubai (Dubai International Airport), United Arab Emirates, on the 27th April, 2021, with connection from Istanbul (Ataturk Airport), Turkey, on the 27th April, 2021, with scheduled arrival in Malta on the 27th April, 2021, at 18.40hrs and departing from Malta to Dubai (Dubai International Airport), United Arab Emirates, with connecting flight from Istanbul (Ataturk Airport), Turkey, on the 29th April, 2021, with scheduled departure from Malta at 19.35hrs, has been subject to those conditions provided by the Superintendent of Public Health.

Period of Quarantine Order, 2020

The Superintendent of Public Health notifies that in accordance with article 2 (1) of the Period of Quarantine Order 2020, the persons on essential travel from Madrid, Spain, on the 27th April, 2021, with scheduled arrival in Malta on the 27th April, 2021, at 11.00hrs, and departing from Malta to Madrid, Spain, on the 29th April, 2021, with scheduled departure from Malta at 18.00hrs, have been subject to those conditions provided by the Superintendent of Public Health.

THE Commissioner of Inland Revenue notifies that, on the date shown hereunder, the price of gold and silver on which valuations made by the Consul for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths are based has been fixed for the purposes of article 14 of the said Act as follows:

and Property Consultants Act, Chapter 615 of the Laws

of Malta (the “Act")

The Board has determined the following minimum curriculum requirements for courses intended to lead to the award of a certificate in real estate at a minimum of 8 ECTS at level 4 of the Malta Qualifications Framework, as required by Article 4(1)(b) of the Act. This certificate is one of the mandatory eligibility criteria for individuals who wish to apply for a license to exercise the activity of a property consultant:

A. Technical, Communication, Marketing & Sales

The distinct roles of the real estate agent, property broker, property consultant and branch manager;

The duties of real estate agents, property brokers, property consultants and branch managers;

Knowledge of the real estate market;

Mentoring of team members;

Reporting skills;

Knowledge of the terminology related to the real estate sector;

Knowledge of the technical aspects relative to market value opinions;

Knowledge of institutions which regulate and/or supervise the real estate sector;

B. Legal

Knowledge of the different concepts of emphyteusis;

Knowledge of lease-related legislation;

Knowledge of the standard rental contracts;

Kowledge of the rent registration procedures;

Knowledge of the functions and duties of a Notary;

Understanding of the basic legal framework and obligations related to the prevention of money laundering and funding of terrorism;

Understanding the legislative framework related to property tax and VAT;

Knowledge of the GDPR and the data protection legislation;

Knowledge of acquisition of immovable property legislation;

Knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations;

Knowledge of condominium laws;

C. Financial

Knowledge of the basic requirements requested by the banks in relation to banks loans for the purchase of real estate;

Knowledge of the real estate business' obligations in relation to tax and VAT;

Knowledge of the different tax treatments relative to sellers and buyers;

Knowledge of anti money laundering and funding of terrorism obligations;

Knowledge of information required to establish source of wealth and source of funds;

Raising of suspicious transaction reports in respect of money laundering and funding of terrorism within the real estate sector;

Carrying out of customer due diligence;

 Basic knowledge of the role of the FIAU within the real estate sector;

Basic knowledge of the role of the MFSA in relation to the real estate sector.

and Property Consultants Act, Chapter 615 of the Laws

of Malta (the “Act")

The Board has determined the following minimum curriculum requirements for courses intended to lead to the award of a certificate in real estate at a minimum of 12 ECTS at level 4 of the Malta Qualifications Framework, as required by Article 4(1)(b) of the Act. This certificate is one of the mandatory eligibility criteria for individuals who wish to apply for a license to exercise the activity of real estate agents, property brokers and branch managers:

A. Technical, Communication, Marketing & Sales

The distinct roles of the real estate agent, property broker, property consultant and branch manager;

The duties of real estate agents, property brokers and branch managers;

Negotiation skills;

Knowledge of the real estate market;

Effective marketing and communication skills;

Management skills;

Mentoring of team members;

Reporting skills;

Knowledge of the terminology related to the real estate sector;

Knowledge of marketing, advertising and social media techniques;

Knowledge of the technical aspects relative to market value opinion;

Knowledge of institutions which regulate and/or supervise the real estate sector;

B. Legal

Knowledge of the different concepts of emphyteusis;

Knowledge of lease-related legislation;

Knowledge of the standard rental contracts;

Kowledge of the rent registration procedures;

Knowledge of the functions and duties of a Notary;

Understanding of the basic legal framework and obligations related to the prevention of money laundering and funding of terrorism;

Understanding the legislative framework related to property tax and VAT;

Knowledge of the GDPR and the data protection legislation;

Knowledge of acquisition of immovable property legislation;

Knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations;

Knowledge of condominium laws;

C. Financial

Knowledge of the basic requirements requested by the banks in relation to banks loans for the purchase of real estate;

Knowledge of the real estate business' obligations in relation to tax and VAT;

Knowledge of the different tax treatments relative to sellers and buyers;

Knowledge of anti money laundering and funding of terrorism obligations;

Knowledge of information required to establish source of wealth and source of funds;

Raising of suspicious transaction reports in respect of money laundering and funding of terrorism within the real estate sector;

Carrying out of customer due diligence;

Basic knowledge of the role of the FIAU within the real estate sector;

Basic knowledge of the role of the MFSA in relation to the real estate sector.