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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998
24Membership of the Radiation Health Committee
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#### 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.