18Appointment of members of the Regulator

18 Appointment of members of the Regulator

(1) Each member of the Regulator is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.

Note: The member of the Regulator is eligible for reappointment: see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(2) A person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the Regulator unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has: (a) substantial experience or knowledge; and (b) significant standing; in at least one of the following fields: (c) economics; (d) industry; (e) energy production and supply; (f) energy measurement and reporting; (g) greenhouse gas emissions measurement and reporting; (h) greenhouse gas abatement measures; (i) financial markets; (j) trading of environmental instruments; (k) land resource management; (l) public administration; (m) agriculture; (n) biological or ecological science. (3) The Chair of the Regulator holds office on a full‑time basis. (4) A member of the Regulator (other than the Chair) may hold office on either a full‑time or a part‑time basis.