Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01343:clause:1_44am
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01343
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 44AM
Character Range: 11948–12654

44AM  Appointment of Commonwealth AER member

 (1) A Commonwealth AER member is to be appointed by the Governor‑General by written instrument.

 (2) The Commonwealth 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 the Commonwealth AER member unless the person is a member of the Commission. If the person ceases to be a member of the Commission, then the person also ceases to be an AER member.

 (4) A person is not eligible for appointment as the Commonwealth AER member unless the person has been chosen for appointment in accordance with the Australian Energy Market Agreement.