Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

COMMONWEALTH GRANTS COMMISSION ACT 1973 - SECT 8

             (1)  The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and not less than 2 other members.

             (2)  The members shall be appointed by the Governor‑General.

             (3)  A member holds office, subject to this Act, for such period, being not less than one year or more than 5 years, as is specified in the instrument of his or her appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.

             (5)  A member may be appointed as a full‑time member or as a part‑time member.

          (5A)  A person who is employed by the Commonwealth or by a State in a full‑time capacity is not eligible for appointment as a part‑time member.

             (6)  The performance of the functions or the exercise of the powers of the Commission is not affected by reason only of:

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

                     (b)  the number of other members falling below 2 for a period of not more than 6 months.

          (6A)  If the Chairperson was, immediately before his or her appointment, a Judge of a Federal Court or of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory, he or she shall have the same designation, rank, status and precedence as a Judge of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory.