10Membership of Commission

#### 10 Membership of Commission (1) The Commission shall consist of 18 members, namely: (a) a Chairperson; and (aa) the Chief Executive Officer; and (b) 3 members nominated by the Australian Council of Trade Unions; and (c) 3 members nominated by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and (d) one member nominated by the Premier of each State; and (e) one member nominated by the Minister; and (f) one member nominated by the Minister for Human Services and Health. (2) A member shall be appointed by the Governor‑General. (3) The Chief Executive Officer holds office on a full‑time basis, subject to this Act, for such term, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment. (4) The other members hold office on a part‑time basis, subject to this Act, for such term, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instruments of appointment. (5) The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the efficient conduct of the affairs of the Commission in accordance with the policy determined by the Commission. (7) The Chief Executive Officer holds office on such terms and conditions (if any) in respect of matters not provided for by this Act as are determined by the Governor‑General. (8) If the office of a part‑time member, other than the Chairperson, becomes vacant before the end of the term for which the member was appointed, the Governor‑General may appoint a person nominated by the nominating authority in relation to the part‑time member to hold that office for the remainder of that term. (9) Appointments of members should be such that the Commission consists of both men and women. (10) The performance of the functions, or the exercise of the powers, of the Commission is not affected by reason of there being a vacancy or vacancies in the membership of the Commission. > Note: For the manner in which the Chairperson may be referred to, see section 18B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.