Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Nuclear Safety Committee consists of the following members:
(a) the CEO;
(b) a person to represent the interests of the general public;
(c) a representative of the Radiation Health Committee;
(d) a person to represent the local government or the local administration of an area affected by a matter related to the safety of a controlled facility;
(e) up to 8 other members.
(2) Each member, other than the CEO, is to be appointed by the CEO by written instrument.
(3) Before appointing a member, the CEO must consult the Council in relation to the appointment.
(4) Before appointing a member, the CEO must consult such consumer groups and such environmental groups as the CEO considers appropriate.
(5) The CEO must not appoint a person as a member unless the CEO is satisfied that the person has expertise in, or knowledge of:
(a) nuclear safety; or
(b) other industrial or safety - related regulation; or
(c) a related area.
(6) The CEO must appoint a member to be the Chair of the Committee.
(7) Each member, including the Chair, holds office on a part - time basis.