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.