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(1) The Regulatory Authority shall consist of,- (a) a Chairperson to he appointed by the State Government from amongst officers, serving or retired, not below the rank of Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Assam, having experience in the field of public administration, regulation, law enforcement and financial management. (b) not less than two members and not more than four members to be appointed by the State Government from amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing, half of which will constitute persons having experience in management and administration of inland waterways, marine engineering, transport, environmental science, environmental law, voluntary organisations, maritime industry, economic development, social welfare, etc and the other half having experience in law and administration: Provided that at least one Member of the Regulatory Authority shall be a woman having requisite qualification under this clause. (c) A Secretary to be nominated by the State Government from amongst the officers of the civil service of the State holding a post not below in rank than that of a Deputy Secretary or equivalent. 6 (2) Till the chairperson and members of the Authority are appointed, the senior most Secretary of the Transport Department, Government of Assam shall perform the functions of the Regulatory Authority. Resignation and removal of Chairperson and Members.