Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00189:section:44ap
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00189
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 44AP
Character Range: 152869–153528

44AP  Appointment of State/Territory AER members
 (1) A State/Territory AER member is to be appointed by the Governor‑General by written instrument, on either a full‑time or part‑time basis.
Note: A State/Territory AER member is also taken to be an associate member of the Commission: see section 8AB.
 (2) A State/Territory AER member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
 (3) A person is not eligible for appointment as a State/Territory AER member unless the person has knowledge of, or experience in, industry, commerce, economics, law, consumer protection or public administration.