SCHEDULE 1 - Provisions with R SCHEDULE 1 - Provisions with Respect to Members of Advisory Committee

Section 39 (7)

1.   Interpretation

In this Schedule, member means a member of the Advisory Committee or the deputy of a member.

2.   Term of office

A member other than a member referred to in section 39 (1) (b) or (c) is to be appointed for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the member's instrument of appointment.

3.   Holding other office

The holder of an office who is required under any Act to devote the whole of his or her time to the duties of that office is not disqualified from –

(a) holding that office and also the office of a member; or

(b) accepting any remuneration payable to a member.

4.   Remuneration of members

A member is entitled to be paid such remuneration (including travelling and subsistence allowances) as the Minister determines.

5.   Vacation of office

(1) A member vacates office if he or she –

(a) dies; or

(b) resigns; or

(c) is removed from office under subclause (2) , (3) or (4) .

(2) The Minister may remove a member from office if the member –

(a) is absent from 2 consecutive meetings of the Advisory Committee without the permission of the other members of the Advisory Committee; or