8HMinisterially appointed members

#### 8H Ministerially appointed members 8H Ministerially appointed members > > (1) The Minister may appoint as members of the Council 2 external persons, or such greater number of external persons (not exceeding 6) as is prescribed by the constitution rules for the category of Ministerially appointed members. > > > (2) The Minister may not appoint a member of the Parliament of New South Wales, the Parliament of the Commonwealth or another State or the Legislative Assembly of a Territory as a Ministerially appointed member. > > > (3) Without limiting the discretion of the Minister under subsection (1), the Council may suggest to the Minister persons who the Council considers would be appropriate for appointment by the Minister. > > **ss 8B–8I:** Ins 2012 (193), Sch 1 \[1\].