27Membership of the Nuclear Safety Committee

27 Membership of the Nuclear Safety Committee

(1) The Nuclear Safety Committee consists of the following members: (a) the CEO; (b) a person to represent the interests of the general public; (c) a representative of the Radiation Health Committee; (d) a person to represent the local government or the local administration of an area affected by a matter related to the safety of a controlled facility; (e) up to 8 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 in, or knowledge of: (a) nuclear safety; or (b) other industrial or safety‑related regulation; or (c) a related area. (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.