36Scientific committee—appointment of members

36 Scientific committee—appointment of members (1) The Minister must appoint 7 members to the scientific committee. Note For laws about appointments, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3. (2) The Minister must ensure that at least 4 members of the committee are not public servants. (3) The Minister must not appoint a person to the committee unless satisfied that the person has appropriate scientific expertise in biology, ecology, conservation science, or conservation management. (4) A member holds office as a part-time member. (5) The appointment of a member is for not longer than 3 years. Note A person may be reappointed to a position if the person is eligible to be appointed to the position (see Legislation Act, s 208 and dict, pt 1, def appoint). (6) The conditions of appointment of a member under this section are the conditions stated in the appointment, subject to any determination under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995. (7) An appointment is a disallowable instrument.