Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00063:clause:1_35g
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00063
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 35G
Character Range: 8279–9361

35G  Appointment
 (1) The First Nations Board members are to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
 (2) Before appointing a First Nations Board member (other than a Co‑Chair), the Minister must consult the Co‑Chairs of the First Nations Board.
 (3) A person must not be appointed as a First Nations Board member unless:
 (a) the person is an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander (or both); and
 (b) the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience.
 (4) A First Nations Board member holds office on a part‑time basis.
 (5) A First Nations Board member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 4 years.
Note: A First Nations Board member may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (6) A person must not be appointed as a First Nations Board member for a period if the sum of the following exceeds 9 years:
 (a) that period;
 (b) any periods of previous appointment of the person as a First Nations Board member.