41Appointments

#### 41 Appointments Appointments (1) The Minister must, by writing and after consulting appropriately, appoint the following: (a) the CEO; (b) the Chair and other members of the Council; (c) the Chairs and other members of the Principal Committees (other than the Embryo Research Licensing Committee of the NHMRC); (d) the Commissioner. > Note: For the appointment of the Chairperson and members of the Embryo Research Licensing Committee of the NHMRC, see sections 16 and 17 of the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002. (2) The CEO must, by writing, appoint the members of the working committees. Full‑time or part‑time (3) The CEO must be appointed on a full‑time basis. (4) Any other appointment under subsection (1) or (2) must be on a part‑time basis only. Term of office (5) A person appointed under this section holds office for the period that is specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed: (a) in the case of the CEO—5 years; or (b) in any other case—3 years. > Note: The person is eligible for reappointment: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.