Australian Science, Technology and Engineering Council Act 1978
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10 Membership
(1) The Council consists of the following members:
(a) the Chairperson of the Council;
(b) the Deputy Chairperson of the Council;
(c) not less than 3, and not more than 13, other members.
(2) The members shall be appointed by the Minister and, subject to subsections (3) and (4), shall be part-time members. The Minister must not make an appointment without the approval of the Prime Minister. (3) The Chairperson may be appointed either as a full-time member or as a part-time member. (4) The Deputy Chairperson may be appointed either as a full-time member or as a part-time member. (5) The performance of the functions and the exercise of the powers of the Council are not affected by reason only of:
(a) there being a vacancy in the office of Chairperson or of Deputy Chairperson; or
(b) the number of members falling below 5 for a period of not more than 6 months.
(6) The members hold office on such terms and conditions (if any) in respect of matters not provided for by this Act as are determined by the Minister.