Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

KINGSTON FORESHORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT 1999 (NO. 89 OF 1999) - SECT 1

Appointment and terms of office

(1)     The appointment of a person as an appointed member is to be by the Minister by signed instrument.

(2)     Before appointing a person, the Minister must—

        (a)     consider the suitability of the person for appointment having regard to the person's expertise and knowledge; and

        (b)     consult with the relevant committee of the Legislative Assembly; and

        (c)     consider any recommendation made by the committee, being a recommendation made within 30 days after the consultation.

(3)     In subsection (2)—

"relevant committee" means—

        (a)     a standing committee of the Legislative Assembly nominated by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly for the purposes of subsection (2); or

        (b)     where no nomination in paragraph (a) is in effect—the standing committee of the Legislative Assembly responsible for the scrutiny of public accounts.

(4)     An appointed member holds office, subject to this Act—

        (a)     for the period specified in the instrument of appointment; and

        (b)     on such terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not provided for by this Act as are specified in the instrument of appointment.

(5)     The period of the appointment must not be more than 3 years.

(6)     Subject to this Act, a former appointed member is eligible for reappointment.