Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A05288:clause:1_15a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A05288
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 15A
Character Range: 57056–57810

15A  Appointment of ordinary members

 (1) The Minister must not appoint a person as an ordinary member unless, in the opinion of the Minister, the person has expertise in one or more of the following fields:
 (a) the production, marketing or processing of grain;
 (b) the production or marketing of other products;
 (c) business management;
 (d) product promotion;
 (e) finance.

 (2) In appointing persons as ordinary members, the Minister must endeavour to ensure, as far as practicable, that there is among the ordinary members a balance of skills in the areas of production, marketing and finance.

 (3) Before appointing a person as an ordinary member, the Minister must consult the President of the Grains Council in relation to the appointment.