Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The First Nations Board members are to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
(2) Before appointing a First Nations Board member (other than a Co - Chair), the Minister must consult the Co - Chairs of the First Nations Board.
(3) A person must not be appointed as a First Nations Board member unless:
(a) the person is an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander (or both); and
(b) the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience.
(4) A First Nations Board member holds office on a part - time basis.
(5) A First Nations Board member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 4 years.
Note: A First Nations Board member may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(6) A person must not be appointed as a First Nations 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 a First Nations Board member.