3Constitution of the Commission

3 Constitution of the Commission

3 Constitution of the Commission

(1) There shall be a Law Reform Commission which shall have and may exercise the powers, authorities, duties and functions conferred and imposed upon it by this Act.

(2) The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson appointed by the Governor and not less than 2 other commissioners appointed by the Governor.

(3) A person is qualified to be appointed as the Chairperson if he or she is a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is suitable for appointment by reason of:

(a) being or having been the holder of a judicial office,

(b) experience as an Australian legal practitioner in legal practice,

(c) experience as a teacher of law, or

(d) academic attainment in law.

(4) A person is qualified to be appointed as a commissioner, other than the Chairperson, if:

(a) he or she is qualified to be appointed as the Chairperson, or

(b) he or she is a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is suitable for appointment by reason of the person’s special qualifications, training or experience.

(5) A qualification for appointment as the Chairperson or a commissioner, other than the Chairperson, may be a qualification obtained within New South Wales or outside New South Wales, or partly within and partly outside New South Wales.

s 3: Am 1981 No 1, Sch 1 (2); 2006 No 30, Sch 9.9.