Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00855:section:10
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Provision Reference: s 10
Character Range: 31963–32987

10  National Archives of Australia Advisory Council
 (1) There is established by this Act a Council by the name of the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council.
 (2) The Council shall consist of:
 (a) a Senator chosen by the Senate;
 (b) a member of the House of Representatives chosen by that House; and
 (c) 11 other members, appointed by the Minister.
 (3) A member chosen by either House of the Parliament holds office, subject to this Act, for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is fixed by that House at the time of his or her choice.
 (4) A member appointed by the Minister holds office, subject to this Act, for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as the Minister specifies in the instrument of his or her appointment.
 (5) A member chosen by either House of the Parliament or appointed by the Minister is eligible for further choice or re‑appointment.
 (6) The performance of the functions of the Council is not affected by reason of there being a vacancy or vacancies in the membership of the Council.