24Membership of the Radiation Health Committee

24 Membership of the Radiation Health Committee

(1) The Radiation Health Committee consists of the following members: (a) a representative of each State and Territory, each of whom must be a radiation control officer; (b) the CEO; (c) a representative of the Nuclear Safety Committee; (d) a person to represent the interests of the general public; (e) up to 2 other members. (2) Each member, other than the CEO, is to be appointed by the CEO by written instrument. (3) Before appointing a member, the CEO must consult the Council in relation to the appointment. (4) Before appointing a member, the CEO must consult such consumer groups and such environmental groups as the CEO considers appropriate. (5) The CEO must not appoint a person as a member unless the CEO is satisfied that the person has expertise relevant to, or knowledge of, radiation protection or radiation health. (6) The CEO must appoint a member to be the Chair of the Committee. (7) Each member, including the Chair, holds office on a part‑time basis.