Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIAN RADIATION PROTECTION AND NUCLEAR SAFETY ACT 1998 - SECT 24

             (1)  The Radiation Health Committee consists of the following members:

                     (a)  a representative of each State and Territory, each of whom must be a radiation control officer;

                     (b)  the CEO;

                     (c)  a representative of the Nuclear Safety Committee;

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

                     (e)  up to 2 other members.

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

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

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

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

             (6)  The CEO must appoint a member to be the Chair of the Committee.

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