sec.29XOther members

sec.29X Other members

This section applies to the board members other than the chairperson. The Minister may appoint a person as a member of the board if satisfied the person is eligible and suitable for appointment. A person is eligible for appointment if the person— has expertise in the field of paediatrics and child health, forensic pathology, mental health, investigations or child protection; or has expertise in litigation relating to child protection proceedings or proceedings of a similar nature; or is otherwise, because of the person’s qualifications, experience or membership of an entity, likely to make a valuable contribution to the work of the board. However, a person is ineligible for appointment if the person— has a conviction for an indictable offence; or is an insolvent under administration; or is a member of the Legislative Assembly. The Minister must not appoint a person if the person does not consent to a criminal history check before appointment. Without limiting the matters to which the Minister may have regard in deciding a person’s suitability for appointment, the Minister may have regard to the person’s criminal history. The Minister must ensure the board’s membership— reflects the social and cultural diversity of the Queensland community; and includes at least 1 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person; and includes persons with a range of experience, knowledge or skills relevant to the board’s functions; and does not include a majority of persons who are public service employees. s 29X ins 2020 No. 2 s 23 amd 2023 No. 23 s 247 sch 1 s 2 (2) (sec.29X-ssec.1) This section applies to the board members other than the chairperson. (sec.29X-ssec.2) The Minister may appoint a person as a member of the board if satisfied the person is eligible and suitable for appointment. (sec.29X-ssec.3) A person is eligible for appointment if the person— has expertise in the field of paediatrics and child health, forensic pathology, mental health, investigations or child protection; or has expertise in litigation relating to child protection proceedings or proceedings of a similar nature; or is otherwise, because of the person’s qualifications, experience or membership of an entity, likely to make a valuable contribution to the work of the board. (sec.29X-ssec.4) However, a person is ineligible for appointment if the person— has a conviction for an indictable offence; or is an insolvent under administration; or is a member of the Legislative Assembly. (sec.29X-ssec.5) The Minister must not appoint a person if the person does not consent to a criminal history check before appointment. (sec.29X-ssec.6) Without limiting the matters to which the Minister may have regard in deciding a person’s suitability for appointment, the Minister may have regard to the person’s criminal history. (sec.29X-ssec.7) The Minister must ensure the board’s membership— reflects the social and cultural diversity of the Queensland community; and includes at least 1 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person; and includes persons with a range of experience, knowledge or skills relevant to the board’s functions; and does not include a majority of persons who are public service employees.