[Rev. 2012] Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation CAP. 62B (4) The Board shall, in the absence of either the chairperson or the Chief Executive Officer, in any particular matter, nominate one member of the Board to authenticate the seal of the Board on behalf of either the chairperson or the Chief Executive Officer. 12. Protection from personal liability (1) No matter or thing done by a member of the Board or by any officer, member of staff, or agent of the Board shall, if the matter or thing is done bona fide for executing the functions, powers or duties of the Board under this Act, render the member, officer, employee or agent or any person acting on their directions personally liable to any action, claim or demand whatsoever. (2) Any expenses incurred by any person in any suit or prosecution brought against him in any court, in respect of any act which is done or purported to be done by him under the direction of the Board, shall, if the court holds that such act was done bona fide, be paid out of the general funds of the Board, unless such expenses are recovered by him in such suit or prosecution. 13. Liability for damages The provisions of section 12 shall not relieve the Board of the liability to pay compensation or damages to any person for any injury to him, his property or any of his interests caused by the exercise of any power conferred by this Act or any other written law or by the failure, wholly or partially, of any works. PART III – FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 14. Funds of the Board The funds and assets of the Board shall consist of— (a) such gifts as may be given to the Board; and (b) all moneys from any other lawful source provided, donated or lent to the Board. 15. Financial year The financial year of the Board shall be the period of twelve months ending on the thirtieth June in each year. 16. Annual estimates (1) At least three months before the commencement of each financial year, the Board shall cause to be prepared estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Board for that year. (2) The annual estimates shall make provision for all estimated expenditure of the Board for the financial year and in particular, the estimates shall provide for the— (a) payment of the salaries, allowances and other charges in respect of members and staff of the Board; (b) payment of pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of members and staff of the Board; (c) proper maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the Board; P35 - 9 [Issue 1]