6Membership of the Commission

6 Membership of the Commission

(1) The Commission consists of the following members: (a) a Chairperson; (b) at least 3, and not more than 5, other members. (2) Each member is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.

Note: For re‑appointment, see subsection 33(4A) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(3) A person is not eligible for appointment as a 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) international trade; (d) international marketing; (e) commodity trading; (f) commodity logistics; (g) foreign exchange trading; (h) finance; (i) regulation; (j) public policy; (k) business; (l) law; (m) grain production; (n) export wheat production. (3A) The Minister must ensure that at least 1, but not more than 2, of the members are appointed on the basis of: (a) substantial experience or knowledge; and (b) significant standing; in the field of export wheat production. (4) The Minister must ensure that at least 1, but not more than 2, of the members are appointed on the basis of: (a) substantial experience or knowledge; and (b) significant standing; in the field of grain production. (4A) A member holds office for the period specified in his or her instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.

Note: For re‑appointment, see subsection 33(4A) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(5) The members hold office on a part‑time basis. (6) The performance of functions, or the exercise of powers, by the Commission is not affected by a vacancy or vacancies in its membership.