Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01343:clause:1_44ar
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01343
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 44AR
Character Range: 16084–16823

44AR  AER Chair

 (1) One of the AER members is to be appointed by the Governor‑General as the AER Chair, by written instrument. The appointment as AER Chair may be made at the same time as the appointment as AER member, or at a later time.

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

 (3) The AER Chair holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.

 (4) If the AER Chair ceases to be an AER member, then he or she also ceases to be the AER Chair.

Note: A person may cease to be the AER Chair without ceasing to be an AER member.