15Term of office of appointed or elected Council member

15 Term of office of appointed or elected Council member (1) The Chairperson of the Council holds office for 3 years. (2) Each of the other appointed Council members holds office for the period, not exceeding 3 years, specified in the instrument of appointment. (3) An elected Council member holds office for one year.

Part 3 Administration of Institute Division 1 Council Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education Act 1999 12 (4) A person cannot take office as an appointed Council member or elected Council member until the person's appointment or election takes effect: (a) on the date the Administrator signs: (i) the instrument of appointment; or (ii) the instrument declaring the person to be a member; or (b) on the later date specified in the instrument. Notes for section 15