Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2016C01009:section:12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2016C01009
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 12
Character Range: 13179–13909

12  Constitution of Council
 (1) The Council shall consist of:
 (a) a Chairperson; and
 (b) the Chief Executive Officer; and
 (ba) a member nominated by James Cook University; and
 (c) 4 other members.
 (2) The members shall be appointed by the Governor‑General.
 (3) At least 3 members shall be persons possessing scientific qualifications.
 (4) Subject to this Act, each member holds office for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the instrument of the member's appointment and on such terms and conditions as the Governor‑General determines, but is eligible for re‑appointment.
 (5) An act or decision of the Council is not invalid by reason only of a vacancy or vacancies in the membership of the Council.