(1) Members of the * AEA Advisory Board are to be appointed, on a part - time basis, by the Minister by written instrument.
(2) A member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
Note: Subject to subsection (3), a member may be reappointed--see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(3) A member cannot be appointed for more than 3 consecutive periods.
(4) The Minister must appoint one member to be the Chair and another to be the Deputy Chair.
(5) The Minister must ensure that the members collectively:
(a) possess experience and knowledge in research and its translation and commercialisation; and
(b) represent the sectors of government, industry, business and research.