Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00716:section:27
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00716
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 27
Character Range: 28188–29325

27  Membership of the Nuclear Safety Committee
 (1) The Nuclear Safety Committee consists of the following members:
 (a) the CEO;
 (b) a person to represent the interests of the general public;
 (c) a representative of the Radiation Health Committee;
 (d) a person to represent the local government or the local administration of an area affected by a matter related to the safety of a controlled facility;
 (e) up to 8 other members.
 (2) Each member, other than the CEO, is to be appointed by the CEO by written instrument.
 (3) Before appointing a member, the CEO must consult the Council in relation to the appointment.
 (4) Before appointing a member, the CEO must consult such consumer groups and such environmental groups as the CEO considers appropriate.
 (5) The CEO must not appoint a person as a member unless the CEO is satisfied that the person has expertise in, or knowledge of:
 (a) nuclear safety; or
 (b) other industrial or safety‑related regulation; or
 (c) a related area.
 (6) The CEO must appoint a member to be the Chair of the Committee.
 (7) Each member, including the Chair, holds office on a part‑time basis.