National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Act 2008
11Appointment of members
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11 Appointment of members
(1) The members are to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument. (2) A member holds office on a part‑time basis. (3) A member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years. (4) A person must not be appointed for a period if the sum of: (a) that period; and (b) any periods of previous appointment of the person as a member; exceeds 9 years. (5) The performance of the functions or the exercise of the powers of the Board is not affected by reason only of the number of members falling below 5 for a period of not more than 6 months.