Creative Australia Act 2023
35GAppointment
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35G Appointment
(1) The First Nations Board members are to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument. (2) Before appointing a First Nations Board member (other than a Co‑Chair), the Minister must consult the Co‑Chairs of the First Nations Board. (3) A person must not be appointed as a First Nations Board member unless: (a) the person is an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander (or both); and (b) the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience. (4) A First Nations Board member holds office on a part‑time basis. (5) A First Nations Board member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 4 years.
Note: A First Nations Board member may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(6) A person must not be appointed as a First Nations Board member for a period if the sum of the following exceeds 9 years: (a) that period; (b) any periods of previous appointment of the person as a First Nations Board member.