Pig Industry Act 1986
42Membership of Committee
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42 Membership of Committee
(1) The Committee shall consist of 4 members, namely:
(a) the Presiding Member;
(b) 2 members nominated by the Pork Council of Australia; and
(c) 1 member nominated by the AFC Processed Meats Forum.
(2) A member of the Committee shall be appointed by the Minister and, subject to this Act, holds office on a part-time basis for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment. (3) A person who is a member of the Corporation is not eligible to be appointed as a member of the Committee. (4) The members of the Committee 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. (5) The appointment of a member of the Committee is not invalid on the ground of a defect or irregularity in connection with the member’s nomination or appointment. (6) The exercise of a power or the performance of a function by the Committee is not invalidated by reason only of:
(a) the number of members falling below 4 for a period of not more than 6 months; or
(b) there being a vacancy in the office of Presiding Member.