Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIAN RADIATION PROTECTION AND NUCLEAR SAFETY ACT 1998 - SECT 21

             (1)  The Council consists of the following members:

                     (a)  the CEO;

                     (b)  2 radiation control officers;

                     (c)  a person to represent the interests of the general public;

                    (ca)  a person nominated by the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory;

                     (d)  up to 8 other members.

             (2)  Each member, other than the CEO, is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.

             (3)  Before appointing a member, the Minister must consult the CEO in relation to the appointment.

             (4)  Before appointing a member, the Minister must consult such consumer groups and such environmental groups as the Minister considers appropriate.

             (5)  The Minister must not appoint a person as a member unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has expertise relevant to, or knowledge of, radiation protection or nuclear safety.

             (6)  The Minister must appoint a member to be the Chair of the Council.

             (7)  Each member, including the Chair, holds office on a part‑time basis.