Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2011A00109:clause:1_72
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2011A00109
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 72
Character Range: 43385–44546

72  Appointment of members of the Performance Authority

        (1) Each member of the Performance Authority is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
Note: The member of the Performance Authority is eligible for reappointment: see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) The Deputy Chair is to be appointed with the agreement of the Premiers of:
 (a) the States; and
 (b) the Australian Capital Territory; and
 (c) the Northern Territory.
 (3) A member of the Performance Authority (other than the Chair or Deputy Chair) is to be appointed with the agreement of:
 (a) the Prime Minister; and
 (b) the Premiers of:
 (i) the States; and
 (ii) the Australian Capital Territory; and
 (iii) the Northern Territory.
 (4) The Minister must ensure that at least one member of the Performance Authority has:
 (a) substantial experience or knowledge; and
 (b) significant standing;
in the following fields:
 (c) the health care needs of people living in regional or rural areas;
 (d) the provision of health care services in regional or rural areas.
 (5) A member of the Performance Authority may hold office on either a full‑time or a part‑time basis.