Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

ARCHIVES ACT 1983 - SECT 10

             (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.