24Appointment of associate members

#### 24 Appointment of associate members (1) The Minister may appoint as many associate members of the ACMA as he or she thinks fit. (2) Each associate member is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument. (3) An associate member may be appointed as a full‑time associate member or as a part‑time associate member. (4) An associate member’s instrument of appointment must contain a statement to the effect that the associate member’s appointment relates to 1 or more specified matters, being: (a) an inquiry, investigation or hearing; or (b) any other matter that relates to the performance of the ACMA’s functions or the exercise of the ACMA’s powers.