Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A03971:section:1990:p20
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A03971
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 1990 (pt 20/38)
Character Range: 68026–70720

of interest as provided by section 154a.

Powers

"27d. Subject to this Act, the Board has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions.

"Division 2—Constitution, meetings and business of Board

Definitions

"27e. In this Division:

'appointed member' means a member appointed under paragraph 27f (1) (b);

'CSB No. 1' means the Commonwealth Superannuation Board of Trustees No. 1 established by Part 6 of the Superannuation Act 1990.

Membership of Board

"27f. (1) The Board is to consist of:

(a) the persons who for the time being are members, or acting as members, of CSB No. 1; and

(b) 2 part-time members appointed by the Minister.

"(2) One of the members referred to in paragraph (1) (b) must have experience in, and knowledge of, the administration of one or more bodies or authorities established for a public purpose by or under a law or laws of the Commonwealth.

"(3) The other member referred to in paragraph (1) (b) must be a person nominated by the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

"(4) Before nominating a person, the Council must consult with organisations, each of which is:

(a) an organisation:

(i) a substantial number of whose members are eligible employees; and

(ii) whose principal purpose is to protect and promote the

interests of its members in matters concerning their employment; or

    (b) an organisation having as one of its principal purposes the protection and promotion of beneficiaries under this Act in matters concerning their entitlements as beneficiaries.

"(5) The member referred to in subsection (2) holds office at the Minister's pleasure.

"(6) The member referred to in subsection (3) holds office for the period, not exceeding 3 years, specified in the instrument of appointment.

"(7) A member appointed under this section:

    (a) holds office on such terms and conditions (in respect of matters not provided for by this Act) as are determined by the Minister; and

(b) is eligible for re-appointment.

Chairperson of Board

"27g. The Chairperson of CSB No. 1 is to be the Chairperson of the Board.

Acting appointments

"27h. (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as an appointed member:

    (a) during a vacancy in the office of that member, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or

    (b) during any period, or during all periods, when that member is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any other reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.

"(2) A person appointed to act during a vacancy must not continue so to act for a continuous period of more than 12 months.

"(3) Subsections 27f (2), (3)