32Membership

32 Membership

(1) The Council consists of the following members:

(a) a Chairperson; and

(b) not less than 8 and not more than 10 other persons appointed by the Minister on a part‑time basis.

(3) The Minister may appoint an officer or employee of the Australian Public Service to be a member of the Council if the Minister is of the opinion that it will be to the advantage of the Council to have as a member such an officer or employee. (4) The Governor‑General appoints the Chairperson of the Council. The appointment may be on a full‑time or part‑time basis. (4A) The Minister may appoint a member of the Council to be the Deputy Chairperson of the Council. The appointment may only be on a part‑time basis. (5) A member of the Council:

(a) shall be appointed for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment; and

(b) is eligible for re‑appointment.

(7) A person appointed as Counsellor under section 57 may be appointed to be a member of the Council.