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Telecommunications Universal Service Management Agency Act 2012
38Appointment of TUSMA members
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#### 38 Appointment of TUSMA members
(1) Each TUSMA member is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
(2) A person is not eligible for appointment as a TUSMA member unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has:
(a) substantial experience or knowledge; and
(b) significant standing;
in at least one of the following fields:
(c) the operation of a sector of the telecommunications industry;
(d) consumer affairs;
(e) business or financial management;
(f) law;
(g) public administration.
(3) The Minister must, to the extent to which it is reasonably practicable to do so, ensure that the TUSMA members collectively possess an appropriate balance of experience and knowledge in each of the fields covered by subsection (2).
(4) A person is not eligible for appointment as a TUSMA member if the person:
(a) is a director of; or
(b) is concerned in, or takes part in, the management of;
a carrier or a carriage service provider.
(5) A TUSMA member holds office on a part‑time basis.
(6) A person must not hold office as a TUSMA member and as the CEO.