Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00716:section:21
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00716
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 21
Character Range: 24400–25377

21  Membership of the Council
 (1) The Council consists of the following members:
 (a) the CEO;
 (b) 2 radiation control officers;
 (c) a person to represent the interests of the general public;
 (ca) a person nominated by the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory;
 (d) up to 8 other members.
 (2) Each member, other than the CEO, is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
 (3) Before appointing a member, the Minister must consult the CEO in relation to the appointment.
 (4) Before appointing a member, the Minister must consult such consumer groups and such environmental groups as the Minister considers appropriate.
 (5) The Minister must not appoint a person as a member unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has expertise relevant to, or knowledge of, radiation protection or nuclear safety.
 (6) The Minister must appoint a member to be the Chair of the Council.
 (7) Each member, including the Chair, holds office on a part‑time basis.