The Auctioneers Board
The Auctioneers Board of Examiners is in place in order to assess applicants for a licence to act as auctioneers. Following interviews, the board is to inform the Department of Trade of its decision so that a licence is issued in case of approval or submit notice of refusal as the case may be.
Board Members
Mr Renato Vella Chairman
Dr Marion Camilleri Member
Dr Noel Camilleri Member
Contact Details
Telephone Number: 21242270
The Copyright Board
The Copyright Board, established by virtue of Article 45 of the Copyright Act, is vested with the authority to approve requests for the establishment and operation of Collecting Societies in Malta, to approve the tariffs charged and any revisions thereof, as well as to revoke any authorisation to act as a Collecting Society.
Following the enactment of new legislation on Copyright (Act No. XIII of 2000) which came into force on the 14th August, 2000 - with the exception of Part XI on Collecting Societies which became effective as from the 1st January, 2001 - the Copyright Board was reconstituted in terms of Article 45 (2) and (3) of Part X on the Copyright Board to regulate the following:
1. Authorisation of Collecting Societies
2. Establishment and incorporation of Collecting Societies
3. Functions of Collecting Societies
4. Working Methods for Collecting Societies
Dr Ivan Sammut Chairman
Ms Stephanie Pace Hili Member
Mr Frederick Cutajar Member
Ms Rachel Cardona Secretary
Contact Details
Telephone Number: 2220 9858
The Licencing Appeals Board
The Trade Licensing Appeals Board was set up to hear appeals from decisions by the Trade Licensing Unit and by Local Councils in terms of the Trade Licensing Act.
The board is competent to hear complaints by all those who claim to have been unjustly denied a trading licence or by other decisions and/or any other related issues with carrying out of any commercial activity.
Board Members
Dr David Camilleri Chairman
Mr Emanuel Zahra Member
Mr Malcolm Abdilla Member
Ms Stephanie Rocco Member
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The Malta Craft Council
The Malta Crafts Council was set up by virtue of Act XXI of 2000. The aims of the Council are focused on the encouragement, promotion and regulation of crafts and craftsmen and entrepreneurs dealing in Maltese craft products. Crafts forming part of Malta's historical heritage are given particular importance.
Craftsman means a person who practices a Maltese craft.
Entrepreneur means a person, whether an individual or a company who, by way of trade, deals in Maltese craft products.
Craft means an art, skill, or trade, considered as a craft under the provisions of Act XXI of 2000, and practised by a person or persons in the manufacture of artefacts and other products and generally requiring in its manufacturing a greater input of human skill than of machinery.
Maltese craft means a craft generally reflecting the traditions and heritage of the Maltese Islands.
Maltese craft products means products of Maltese crafts manufactured in Malta.
Council Members
Mr Godwin Warr Chairman of the Council
Mr Noel Bartolo Deputy Chairman
Ms Claire Cauchi Member
Ms Josephine Deguara Member
Mr Amabile Zammit Member
Ms Nevise Said Member
Mr Liliana Attard Member
Mr Mario Borg Sillato Member
Mr Michelle Gialanze Member
Mr Carmelo Spiteri Member
Mr Antoine Vella Member
Mr. Mark Xerri Secretary
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