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National Gallery Act 1975
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#### 13 Membership of Council
(1) The Council shall consist of not more than 11 members, namely:
(a) the Chair;
(b) the Director; and
(c) not more than 9 other members.
(2) The members, other than the Director, shall be appointed by the Governor‑General having regard to their knowledge and experience with respect to the visual arts or any other area of knowledge relevant to the affairs of the Gallery.
(3) A member, other than the Director, shall be appointed to be a part‑time member and holds office for such term, not exceeding 3 years, as is fixed by the Governor‑General in the instrument of his or her appointment.
(3A) A person must not be appointed as a member referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or (c) for a term if the sum of the following exceeds 9 years:
(a) that term;
(b) any terms of previous appointment of the person as a member.
(4) A part‑time member is eligible for re‑appointment.
(6) The exercise or performance of the powers or functions of the Council is not affected by reason only of there being a vacancy in the office of a member.