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South-East Queensland Water (Distribution and Retail Restructuring) Act 2009
sec.35Independent members
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### sec.35 Independent members
The matters to which regard must be had in considering whether to appoint a person as an independent member include the person’s previous experience and ability to—
contribute to the carrying out of the board’s role under section 32 ; and
contribute to the strategic oversight of the distributor-retailer’s functions; and
bring an independent judgment to bear on the board’s decision-making.
An independent member—
holds office for the term stated in the person’s appointment; and
is, if not disqualified, eligible for reappointment.
A person’s appointment as an independent member ends if the person becomes disqualified.
In this section—
disqualified means unable to be appointed because of section 36 .
s 35 sub 2012 No. 1 s 12
(sec.35-ssec.1) The matters to which regard must be had in considering whether to appoint a person as an independent member include the person’s previous experience and ability to— contribute to the carrying out of the board’s role under section 32 ; and contribute to the strategic oversight of the distributor-retailer’s functions; and bring an independent judgment to bear on the board’s decision-making.
(sec.35-ssec.2) An independent member— holds office for the term stated in the person’s appointment; and is, if not disqualified, eligible for reappointment.
(sec.35-ssec.3) A person’s appointment as an independent member ends if the person becomes disqualified.
(sec.35-ssec.4) In this section— disqualified means unable to be appointed because of section 36 .
- (a) contribute to the carrying out of the board’s role under section 32 ; and
- (b) contribute to the strategic oversight of the distributor-retailer’s functions; and
- (c) bring an independent judgment to bear on the board’s decision-making.
- (a) holds office for the term stated in the person’s appointment; and
- (b) is, if not disqualified, eligible for reappointment.