Greyhound Racing Act 2017
33Establishment of Welfare Committee
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33 Establishment of Welfare Committee
33 Establishment of Welfare Committee
(1) The Greyhound Industry Animal Welfare Committee is established.
(2) The Welfare Committee is to consist of the following 5 members appointed by the Chief Commissioner—
(a) a person who, in the opinion of the Chief Commissioner, has expertise in the area of animal welfare or behaviour and who is not a greyhound racing industry participant,
(b) a senior officer of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New South Wales who is nominated by the chief executive of that organisation,
(c) the person employed in the Public Service as the Chief Veterinary Officer or a Public Service employee nominated by the Chief Veterinary Officer,
(d) a representative of the greyhound racing industry,
(e) a person nominated by GRNSW.
Note.
Schedule 3 contains provisions relating to the members and procedure of the Welfare Committee.