23Rules to provide for certain matters

#### 23 Rules to provide for certain matters (1) Subject to this Act and the regulations and to the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997, the Rules of an Aboriginal Council shall make provision for and in relation to: (a) the manner of election of councillors; (b) the term of office of councillors (not being a term in excess of 3 years) and the procedure for removal from office; (c) the creation of the executive offices of the Council and the procedure for filling those offices; (d) the procedure for the conduct of meetings of the Council; (e) the manner in which the funds of the Council are to be managed; (f) the procedure for settling disputes between the Council and Aboriginals living in the area of the Council; and (g) the method of altering the Rules of the Council, whether by making new Rules or by varying or rescinding Rules in force; and may make provision, not contrary to law, for and in relation to any other matter. (2) The Rules of an Aboriginal Council shall comply with any requirements of the regulations. (3) The Rules of an Aboriginal Council with respect to any matter may be based on Aboriginal custom.