197Expert Advisory Group on Gambling

197 Expert Advisory Group on Gambling

(1) The Expert Advisory Group on Gambling is established by this section. Functions of Group (2) The functions of the Group are to provide advice to the Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies, in his or her capacity as the Director of the Australian Gambling Research Centre, in relation to the following: (a) strategic directions, and research plans and programs, for undertaking or commissioning research into, or producing data and statistics about, gambling; (b) strategies for increasing the capability and capacity of researchers to conduct research into, or produce data and statistics about, gambling.

Note: For the Australian Gambling Research Centre, see subsection 196(3).

Membership of Group (3) The Group consists of: (a) the Director; and (b) at least 7, but no more than 11, other members. Appointments (4) A member of the Group (other than the Director) is to be appointed by the Director by written instrument. (5) The Director must not appoint a person as a member of the Group unless the Director is satisfied that the person has relevant expertise. (6) The Director may revoke a person’s appointment to the Group. (7) The Director must determine, in writing, the terms and conditions of appointment of the members of the Group. (8) The office of a member of the Group is not a public office within the meaning of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973. Directions by Director (9) The Director may give the Group written directions as to: (a) the way in which the Group is to carry out its functions; and (b) procedures to be followed in relation to meetings. (10) A direction given under subsection (9) is not a legislative instrument.