10Constitution of Council

10 Constitution of Council

(1) The affairs of the Library shall be conducted by a Council to be known as the Council of the National Library of Australia. (2) The Council shall consist of: (aa) the Director‑General; (a) one Senator elected by the Senate; (b) one member of the House of Representatives elected by that House; and (c) 9 members appointed by the Governor‑General, being persons who, in the opinion of the Governor‑General, by their knowledge and experience can advance the full development of the Library. (3) A member of the Council elected by either House of the Parliament holds office, subject to this Act, for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is fixed by that House at the time of his or her election. (4) A member of the Council appointed by the Governor‑General holds office, subject to this Act, for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is fixed by the Governor‑General at the time of his or her appointment. (5) A member of the Council elected by either House of the Parliament or appointed by the Governor‑General is eligible for re‑election or re‑appointment. (5A) A person must not be appointed as a member referred to in paragraph (2)(c) for a period if the sum of the following exceeds 9 years: (a) that period; (b) any periods of previous appointment of the person as a member. (6) The exercise or performance of the powers or functions of the Council is not affected by reason only of there being a vacancy or vacancies in the membership of the Council.