Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2020C00256:section:13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2020C00256
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 13
Character Range: 15058–16517

13  Membership of Commission
 (1) The Commission shall consist of:
 (a) the Chairperson; and
 (b) the Deputy Chairperson; and
 (ba) the Secretary of the Department; and
 (c) not fewer than 5 nor more than 10 other members.
 (2) A member referred to in paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (c) shall be appointed by the Minister.
 (3) A member referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or (b):
 (a) may be appointed on a full‑time or part‑time basis; and
 (b) holds office for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.
 (4) A member referred to in paragraph (1)(c):
 (a) shall be appointed on a part‑time basis; and
 (b) holds office for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.
 (6) The appointment of a member is not invalid because of a defect or irregularity in connection with the member's appointment.
 (7) The exercise of the powers, or the performance of the functions, of the Commission is not affected merely because:
 (a) there is a vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson or the office of Secretary of the Department; or
 (b) the number of persons appointed under paragraph (1)(c) falls below 5 for not longer than 3 months.
 (8) A member holds office on such terms and conditions (if any), in respect of matters not provided for by this Act, as are determined in writing by the Minister.