(1) The Board consists of the following members:
(a) a Chair;
(b) 6 other members.
Note: Section 18B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 deals with the title of the Chair.
(2) Board members are to be appointed by the responsible Ministers by written instrument.
Note: A Board member may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(3) A person is not eligible for appointment as a Board member unless the responsible Ministers are satisfied that the person has:
(a) substantial experience or expertise; and
(b) professional credibility and significant standing;
in at least one of the following fields:
(c) investing in financial assets;
(d) the management of investments in financial assets;
(e) corporate governance.
(4) A person is not eligible for appointment as a Board member if the person is:
(a) an employee of the Commonwealth; or
(b) an employee of a statutory authority of the Commonwealth; or
(c) an employee of a Commonwealth company; or
(d) the holder of a full - time office under a law of the Commonwealth.
Note: A Board member is not an employee of the Commonwealth. A Board member holds a part - time office under a law of the Commonwealth.