205Membership of the PRS Board

205 Membership of the PRS Board (1) The PRS Board consists of the following members, appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister— (a) a President; and (b) 3 Deputy Presidents, of whom— (i) one must be a police officer or a former police officer; and (ii) one must have experience as a member of the academic staff of a tertiary institution; and (iii) one must be— (A) a former police officer; or (B) a legal practitioner of at least 5 years standing; and (c) 3 police officers nominated by a professional association that represents police officers; and (d) 2 police officers nominated by the Chief Commissioner; and (e) as many other members as are required for the proper functioning of the PRS Board. (2) The Minister must not recommend a person for appointment to the PRS Board unless the Minister is satisfied that the person is capable of performing the duties of a member of the PRS Board. (3) A member of the PRS Board holds office, subject to this Act, for the term specified in his or her instrument of appointment, not exceeding 5 years from the date of appointment, and is eligible for reappointment. (4) The **Public Administration Act 2004** (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies to a member of the PRS Board in respect of the office of member.