Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION ACT 1983 - SECT 12

             (1)  The Board shall consist of:

                     (a)  the Managing Director; and

                     (c)  not fewer than 5 nor more than 7 other Directors.

             (2)  A Director referred to in paragraph (1)(c) shall be appointed by the Governor‑General and, subject to sections 16 and 18, holds office on a part‑time basis for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the instrument of his or her appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.

             (3)  The Governor‑General shall appoint one of the non‑executive Directors to be the Chairperson of the Board and another of the non‑executive Directors to be the Deputy Chairperson of the Board.

             (4)  The performance of the functions or the exercise of the powers of the Board is not affected by a vacancy in the office of Managing Director, by reason that there is no Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson or by reason of the number of Directors referred to in paragraph (1)(c) falling below 5 for not longer than 6 months.

             (5)  A person shall not be appointed as a Director referred to in paragraph (1)(c) unless he or she appears to the Governor‑General to be suitable for appointment because of having had experience in connection with the provision of broadcasting services or in communications or management, because of having expertise in financial or technical matters, or because of having cultural or other interests relevant to the oversight of a public organization engaged in the provision of broadcasting services.

             (6)  A person shall not continue to hold the position of Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson or acting Chairperson if he or she ceases to be a Director.