Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS (ADMINISTRATION) ACT 1992 - SECT 17

             (1)  A Board member is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument, on a part‑time basis.

             (2)  When appointing Board members, the Minister must ensure that:

                     (a)  two Board members have experience in the regulation, under State or Territory law, of chemical products; and

                     (b)  one Board member has experience in the agricultural chemical industry; and

                     (c)  one Board member has experience in the veterinary chemical industry; and

                     (d)  one Board member has experience in primary production; and

                     (e)  one Board member has experience in environmental toxicology, including knowledge of the effect of chemicals in ecosystems; and

                      (f)  one Board member has experience in protecting consumer interests; and

                     (g)  one Board member has experience in public health and occupational health and safety; and

                     (h)  if the Minister considers it necessary--one Board member has experience in a field relevant to the APVMA's functions.

             (3)  The Minister must appoint one of the Board members to be the Chair.

             (4)  The Minister must consult the Chief Executive Officer before appointing a person as a Board member or as the Chair.

             (5)  A person's appointment as a Board member is not invalid because of a defect or irregularity in connection with the person's appointment.