Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

NATIONAL HEALTH ACT 1953 - SECT 99N

  (1)   The Authority consists of the following part - time members:

  (a)   a Chairperson;

  (b)   2 pharmacists who are to be chosen from 4 pharmacists nominated by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia;

  (c)   one pharmacist who is to be chosen from 2 pharmacists nominated by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia;

  (d)   an officer of the Department;

  (e)   a person who, in the Minister's opinion, is an appropriate person to represent the interests of consumers.

  (2)   The member referred to in paragraph   (1)(d) is to be appointed by the Secretary.

  (3)   The other members are to be appointed by the Minister.

  (4)   The member referred to in paragraph   (1)(d) holds office, subject to this Division, during the pleasure of the Secretary.

  (5)   Each member referred to in paragraph   (1)(a), (b), (c) or (e) holds office, subject to this Division, for the period of 2 years from the date of his or her appointment, but is eligible for re - appointment.