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Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982)

3. Objects of council

 

The objects of the council shall be—

(a) to regulate the practising of the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions and the registration of persons practising such professions;
(b) to determine the minimum standards of tuition and training required for degrees, diplomas and certificates entitling the holders thereof to be registered to practise the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions;
(c) to exercise effective control over the professional conduct of persons practising the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions;
(d) to determine the standards of professional conduct of persons practising the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions;
(e) to encourage and promote efficiency in and responsibility with regard to the practice of the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions;
(f) to protect the interests of the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions and to deal with any matter relating to such interests;
(g) to maintain and enhance the prestige, status and dignity of the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions and the integrity of persons practising such professions;
(h) to advise the Minister in relation to any matter affecting a veterinary profession or a para-veterinary profession.