Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Board members are to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
(2) A person must not be appointed as a Board member unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has knowledge or experience relevant to the affairs of the Gallery.
( 3 ) A Board member holds office on a part - time basis.
( 4 ) A Board member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.
Note: For reappointment, see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
( 5 ) A person must not be appointed as a 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 Board member .
( 6 ) The performance of the functions , or the exercise of the powers , of the Board is not affected by reason only of the number of Board members falling below 5 (but not below 3) for a period of not more than 12 months.