7Membership of Board

7 Membership of Board

(1)  The Board consists of such number of members, not exceeding 7 but not fewer than 5, as the Minister appoints.

(2)  In making Board appointments, the Minister is to consult, and seek nominations from –

(a) The Royal Society of Tasmania; and

(b) such other persons as the Minister thinks fit having regard to the need for the Board to have at least one member who can appropriately represent the interests of the Tasmanian community.

(3)  In making Board appointments, the Minister is to ensure that the members, collectively, have expertise in research relevant to the TMAG collection in addition to qualifications or experience in, or expert knowledge of, most of the following matters:

(a) art;

(b) Tasmanian history and cultural heritage, including Aboriginal cultural heritage;

(c) natural science;

(d) business or financial management;

(e) commercial or corporate law;

(f) marketing or fundraising;

(g) public sector administration;

(h) community representation;

(i) education.

(4)  The Minister is to appoint a member as chairperson.

(5)  Schedule 1 has effect in respect of the membership of the Board.

(6)  Schedule 2 has effect in respect of meetings of the Board.