Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Commission shall consist of:
(a) the Chairperson; and
(b) the Deputy Chairperson; and
(ba) the Secretary of the Department; and
(c) not fewer than 5 nor more than 10 other members.
(2) A member referred to in paragraph ( 1)(a), (b) or (c) shall be appointed by the Minister.
(3) A member referred to in paragraph ( 1)(a) or (b):
(a) may be appointed on a full - time or part - time basis; and
(b) holds office for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re - appointment.
(4) A member referred to in paragraph ( 1)(c):
(a) shall be appointed on a part - time basis; and
(b) holds office for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re - appointment.
(6) The appointment of a member is not invalid because of a defect or irregularity in connection with the member's appointment.
(7) The exercise of the powers, or the performance of the functions, of the Commission is not affected merely because:
(a) there is a vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson or the office of Secretary of the Department; or
(b) the number of persons appointed under paragraph ( 1)(c) falls below 5 for not longer than 3 months.
(8) A member holds office on such terms and conditions (if any), in respect of matters not provided for by this Act, as are determined in writing by the Minister.