57Appointment of directors

57 Appointment of directors

(1) The directors of the Authority must be appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.

(2) Each director of the Authority must have skills, knowledge or experience relevant to the functions of the Authority.

(3) In addition to subsection (2), the directors of the Authority must consist of at least one of each of the following persons who, in the opinion of the Minister, have—

(a) substantial experience of public administration or governance;

(b) skills and experience in financial management;

(c) skills and experience in environmental conservation.

S. 57(4) substituted by No. 42/2021 s. 15.

(4) The following persons cannot be appointed as a director of the Authority—

(a) a person employed by or on behalf of a responsible entity, including a municipal council;

(b) a person who is on the board or committee of management of a responsible entity, including a Councillor (within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 2020) of a municipal council.

S. 57(4A) inserted by No. 42/2021 s. 15.

(4A) Subsection (4) does not apply to—

(a) an existing director; or

(b) a nominee from a specified Aboriginal party.

(5) A director must be appointed—

(a) for the period, not exceeding 4 years, specified in the instrument of appointment; and

(b) on the terms and conditions (including remuneration and allowances) specified in the instrument of appointment.

(6) A director is eligible for reappointment.