73Appointment of directors

#### 73 Appointment of directors (1) The directors are to be appointed by the Governor‑General on the nomination of the Minister. (2) The Minister must consult with the Chairperson before nominating a person for appointment as a director. (3) In nominating persons for appointment as directors, the Minister must have regard to the need to ensure that the directors collectively possess an appropriate balance of expertise and, in particular, include a person who the Minister, after consultations with representatives of industrial organisations representing employees, is satisfied has an appropriate understanding of the interests of employees. (4) The appointment of a person as a director is not invalid merely because of a defect or irregularity in relation to the appointment.