Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL ACT 1975 - SECT 11

             (1)  Subject to this Act, a member of the Council appointed under paragraph 9(2)(a), (e) or (f) holds office for such period, not exceeding 4 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.

             (2)  A person shall not hold office under one or more of the provisions referred to in subsection (1) for a continuous period exceeding 6 years.

             (3)  A person who has held office under one or more of the provisions referred to in subsection (1) for a continuous period of 6 years is not eligible to be again appointed under any of those provisions for a term of office commencing within 2 years after the expiration of that period.

             (4)  For the purposes of the application of subsection (3) in relation to the eligibility of a person for appointment or re‑appointment as the Chairperson of the Council, any period of service by that person as a member of the Council otherwise than as Chairperson shall be disregarded.

          (4B)  A member of the Council holding office under paragraph 9(2)(b) holds office until he or she ceases to be the Chairperson of the relevant Board.