Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL ACT 1975 - SECT 23

             (1)  Subject to this Act, a member of a Board holds office for such period, not exceeding 4 years, as the Minister specifies in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.

             (2)  A member of a Board shall not hold office as a member of that Board for a continuous period exceeding 6 years.

             (3)  A member of a Board who has held office as a member of that Board for a continuous period of 6 years is not eligible for re‑appointment 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 a Board, any period of service by that person as a member of that Board otherwise than as Chairperson shall be disregarded.