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#### 13 Appointment
(1) The Chief Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument, on a full‑time basis.
> Note: The Chief Commissioner is also the Chief Executive Officer: see section 15.
(2) Other Commissioners are to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument, on a part‑time basis.
(3) A person is eligible to be appointed as a Commissioner only if the person has a high level of expertise in one or more areas relevant to the ATSB’s functions.
(4) A person’s appointment as a Commissioner is not invalid because of a defect or irregularity in connection with the person’s appointment.