13Membership of Council

13 Membership of Council

(1) The Council shall consist of: (a) a Chair; (b) the Director; and (c) not less than 7 nor more than 10 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 matters relating to Australian history or with respect to any other area of knowledge relevant to the affairs of the Museum. (3) A member, other than the Director: (a) shall be appointed to be a part‑time member; and (b) 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) The performance of the functions, or the exercise of the powers, of the Council is not affected by reason only of there being a vacancy or vacancies in the membership of the Council. (5) The appointment of a person as a part‑time member is not invalidated, and shall not be called in question, by reason of a defect or irregularity in or in connection with his or her appointment.