Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Council shall consist of:
(a) a Chairperson; and
(b) the Chief Executive Officer; and
(ba) a member nominated by James Cook University ; and
(c) 4 other members.
(2) The members shall be appointed by the Governor - General.
(3) At least 3 members shall be persons possessing scientific qualifications.
(4) Subject to this Act, each member holds office for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the instrument of the member's appointment and on such terms and conditions as the Governor - General determines, but is eligible for re - appointment.
(5) An act or decision of the Council is not invalid by reason only of a vacancy or vacancies in the membership of the Council.