Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM ACT 1990 - SECT 17

             (1)  The Council shall consist of the following members:

                     (a)  the Chairperson;

                     (b)  the Director;

                    (ba)  an officer of the Royal Australian Navy;

                     (c)  not fewer than 6 nor more than 9 other members.

             (2)  The members referred to in paragraphs (1)(a) and (c) shall be appointed by the Governor‑General as part‑time members.

          (2A)  The member referred to in paragraph (1)(ba) is to be appointed by the Chief of Navy as a part‑time member.

             (3)  An appointed member shall be a person having knowledge and experience with respect to matters relating to Australian maritime history or with respect to any other area of knowledge relevant to the affairs of the Museum.

             (5)  An appointed member holds office for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment of the member.

          (5A)  The naval member holds office at the pleasure of the Chief of Navy.

             (6)  The performance of the functions, or the exercise of the powers, of the Council is not affected merely because:

                     (a)  there is a vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Director; or

                    (ab)  there is no member holding office under paragraph (1)(ba); or

                     (b)  the number of persons appointed under paragraph (1)(c) falls below 6 for not longer than 3 months.