Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2014
21Membership of Council
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21 Membership of Council
21 Membership of Council
(1) The Council is to consist of—
(a) at least 12 part-time members appointed by the Minister, and
(b) an ex-officio member, being the Advocate or the Advocate’s nominee.
(2) The persons appointed by the Minister as part-time members must have such experience, skills and qualifications as the Minister considers necessary for them to make a contribution to the work of the Council.
(3) The part-time members are to be persons who are under the age of 25 years at the time of their appointment.
(4) The membership of the Council is to reflect the diversity of young people in the State.
(5) The Minister is to consider any recommendations made by the Advocate in relation to the appointment of members.
(6) Schedule 1 contains provisions relating to the membership and procedure of the Council.
s 21: Am 2025 No 46, Sch 3[1]; 2025 No 62, Sch 1.