Functions of the Board

The Board shall -

1. establish and maintain a register of registered veterinary surgeons;
   
   
2. set and review the qualification standards for registration as a registered veterinary surgeon and related registration matters;
   
   
3. advise the Government on registration matters;
   
   
4. examine and verify the qualifications of persons who apply for registration as registered veterinary surgeons;
   
   
5. receive, examine, accept or reject applications for registration and renewal of registration as a registered veterinary surgeon;
   
   
6. deal with disciplinary offences;
   
   
7. keep proper records of its proceedings;
   
   
8. lodge with the Secretary for Food and Health, qualification standards established from time to time under paragraph 2; and
   
   
9. carry out such other functions as the Veterinary Surgeons Registration Ordinance may prescribe.