53Requirements in relation to appointment functions

53 Requirements in relation to appointment functions

(1) This section applies where the First Peoples' Assembly has a function to make statutory appointments under any other Act.

See for example the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and the Heritage Act 2017.

(2) The First Peoples' Assembly must develop and maintain internal policies and processes that demonstrate—

(a) risk assessments and probity checks are completed to determine suitability and integrity of any potential candidates for statutory appointments; and

(b) the processes ensure candidates for statutory appointments appropriately identify and manage conflicts of interest; and

(c) merit-based selection processes are used in relation to any pool of candidates for statutory appointments.

(3) The First Peoples' Assembly must have regard to any existing State policies and procedures in relation to statutory appointments when developing any policies and processes under subsection (2).

(4) The First Peoples' Assembly must have regard to the Community Engagement Charter for all decisions about statutory appointments.

(5) A failure to comply with subsection (4) does not affect the validity of the statutory appointment or provide grounds for review of the decision to appoint.