Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Council consists of the following members:
(a) the CEO;
(b) 2 radiation control officers;
(c) a person to represent the interests of the general public;
(ca) a person nominated by the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory;
(d) up to 8 other members.
(2) Each member, other than the CEO, is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
(3) Before appointing a member, the Minister must consult the CEO in relation to the appointment.
(4) Before appointing a member, the Minister must consult such consumer groups and such environmental groups as the Minister considers appropriate.
(5) The Minister must not appoint a person as a member unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has expertise relevant to, or knowledge of, radiation protection or nuclear safety.
(6) The Minister must appoint a member to be the Chair of the Council.
(7) Each member, including the Chair, holds office on a part - time basis.