128Membership of Council

128 Membership of Council (1) The Council consists of: (a) 10 members appointed by the Minister (appointed members); and (b) the CEO or, if the CEO nominates another person to be a member in the CEO's place, the nominee. (2) The appointed members are: (a) a representative of The National Trust of Australia (Northern Territory); and (b) a representative of the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority; and (c) a representative of an organisation representing the interests of local government; and (d) a representative of an organisation representing the interests of land owners; and (e) 6 persons with expertise or experience relevant to the administration of this Act. (3) A representative of an entity must be nominated by the entity. (4) In appointing members, the Minister must, as far as practicable, ensure at least 2 of the appointed members are of Aboriginal descent.