6How the Council is to be constituted

#### 6 How the Council is to be constituted (1) The Council is to consist of: (a) a Chairperson; and (b) not more than 7 other members. (2) The members are to be appointed by the Minister, and are to be appointed on a part‑time basis. (3) Of the members referred to in paragraph (1)(b): (a) at least one is to be appointed, after consultation with State Ministers, to represent the States; and (b) at least one is to be an officer of the Department appointed to represent the Commonwealth; and (c) one is to be appointed to represent the National Farmers’ Federation; and (d) the others are to be appointed because of their expertise in economics, financial administration, banking, sustainable agriculture, regional adjustment, regional development, farm management or training. (4) The performance of the function of the Council is not affected by a vacancy in its membership.