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Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976
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#### 65GB Appointment
(1) The CEO is to be appointed by the Board with the written agreement of the Minister.
(2) The CEO is to be appointed:
(a) by written instrument; and
(b) on a full‑time basis.
> Note: The CEO may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(3) The CEO holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
(4) A person is not eligible to be appointed as the CEO if the person is:
(a) a Board member; or
(b) a member of a Land Council; or
(c) a member of staff of a Land Council.