Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION ACT 1989 - SECT 13

             (1)  The Commission shall consist of:

                     (a)  the Chairperson; and

                     (b)  the Deputy Chairperson; and

                    (ba)  the Secretary to the Department; and

                     (c)  not fewer than 5 nor more than 10 other members.

             (2)  A member referred to in paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (c) shall be appointed by the Minister.

             (3)  A member referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or (b):

                     (a)  may be appointed on a full‑time or part‑time basis; and

                     (b)  holds office for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.

             (4)  A member referred to in paragraph (1)(c):

                     (a)  shall be appointed on a part‑time basis; and

                     (b)  holds office for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.

             (6)  The appointment of a member is not invalid because of a defect or irregularity in connection with the member's appointment.

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

                     (a)  there is a vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson or the office of Secretary to the Department; or

                     (b)  the number of persons appointed under paragraph (1)(c) falls below 5 for not longer than 3 months.

             (8)  A member holds office on such terms and conditions (if any), in respect of matters not provided for by this Act, as are determined in writing by the Minister.