10Constitution of Corporation

10 Constitution of Corporation

(1) The Corporation shall consist of 7 members, namely:

(a) the Chairperson;

(b) a government member; and

(c) 5 other members.

(2) A member (other than the government member) shall be appointed by the Minister and holds office on a part-time basis for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment. (3) The government member shall be appointed by the Minister and holds office on a part-time basis during the Minister’s pleasure. (4) The members referred to in paragraph (1)(c) shall be appointed from persons nominated by the Committee in accordance with section 40. (5) The Minister shall not appoint a person to be a member referred to in paragraph (1)(c) unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has knowledge of, or experience in:

(a) the production of pigs;

(b) the production or processing of pork;

(c) product promotion; or

(d) marketing, business management or finance.

(6) A person who is a member of the executive of an eligible industry body shall not be appointed as a member of the Corporation, and a member of the Corporation who becomes a member of the executive of an eligible industry body shall cease to hold office as a member of the Corporation. (7) The performance of the functions, or the exercise of the powers, of the Corporation is not affected by reason only of:

(a) the number of members falling below 7 for a period of not more than 6 months; or

(b) there being a vacancy in the office of Chairperson.

(8) The members hold office on such terms and conditions (if any) in respect of matters not provided for by this Act as are determined by the Minister by instrument in writing. (9) The appointment of a member is not invalid on the ground of a defect or irregularity in connection with the member’s selection or appointment.

Note: For the manner in which the Chairperson may be referred to, see section 18B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.