Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Council shall consist of not more than 11 members, namely:
(a) the Chair;
(b) the Director; and
(c) not more than 9 other members.
(2) The members, other than the Director, shall be appointed by the Governor - General having regard to their knowledge and experience with respect to the visual arts or any other area of knowledge relevant to the affairs of the Gallery.
(3) A member, other than the Director, shall be appointed to be a part - time member and holds office for such term, not exceeding 3 years, as is fixed by the Governor - General in the instrument of his or her appointment.
(3A) A person must not be appointed as a member referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or (c) for a term if the sum of the following exceeds 9 years:
(a) that term;
(b) any terms of previous appointment of the person as a member.
(4) A part - time member is eligible for re - appointment.
(6) The exercise or performance of the powers or functions of the Council is not affected by reason only of there being a vacancy in the office of a member.