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Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976
65ECAppointment of Board members by Commonwealth Ministers
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65EC Appointment of Board members by Commonwealth Ministers
(1) The Minister must, by written instrument, appoint one person to be a Board member under paragraph 65EA(b). (2) The Finance Minister must, by written instrument, appoint one person to be a Board member under paragraph 65EA(c). (3) A person is not eligible for appointment under subsection (1) or (2) unless the relevant Minister is satisfied that the person has expertise in either or both of the following: (a) land, water or environmental management; (b) business or financial management.
Note: See also subsection 65EG(2) for term limits.