Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976
65EQConvening meetings
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65EQ Convening meetings
(1) The Board must hold such meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of its functions. (2) The Chair: (a) may convene a meeting at any time; and (b) must convene at least 3 meetings each calendar year; and (c) must convene a meeting within 30 days after receiving a written request to do so from another Board member. (3) The Minister may convene a meeting of the Board if: (a) either: (i) the Chair is on leave of absence; or (ii) there is a vacancy in the office of Chair; or (iii) the Chair is unable to convene a meeting for any other reason; and (b) the Minister considers that the circumstances require it.