Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01343:clause:1_44ap
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01343
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 44AP
Character Range: 14383–15162

44AP  Appointment of State/Territory AER members

 (1) A State/Territory AER member is to be appointed by the Governor‑General by written instrument, on either a full‑time or part‑time basis.

Note: A State/Territory AER member is also taken to be an associate member of the Commission: see section 8AB.

 (2) A State/Territory AER member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.

 (3) A person is not eligible for appointment as a State/Territory AER member unless the person, being a person who has knowledge of, or experience in, industry, commerce, economics, law, consumer protection or public administration, has been nominated for appointment in accordance with the Australian Energy Market Agreement.