Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The appointed Board members are to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
Note: The appointed Board members are the Board members other than the CEO (see section 4).
(2) The Minister must consult the Chair before appointing an appointed Board member other than the Chair.
(3) A person must not be appointed as an appointed Board member unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience.
(4) In making appointments, the Minister must have regard to the desirability of the Board including members who have skills, experience or involvement in the arts.
(5) An appointed Board member holds office on a part - time basis.
(6) An appointed Board member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 4 years.
Note: An appointed Board member may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(7) A person must not be appointed as an appointed Board member for a period if the sum of the following exceeds 9 years:
(a) that period;
(b) any periods of previous appointment of the person as an appointed Board member (within the meaning of this Act or the old Act).