Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

NATIONAL GALLERY ACT 1975 - SECT 13

(1)

The Council shall consist of not more than 11 members, namely:

(a) the Chair;
(b) the Director; and
(c) not more than 9 other members.

(2)

The members, other than the Director, shall be appointed by the Governor-General having regard to their knowledge and experience with respect to the visual arts or any other area of knowledge relevant to the affairs of the Gallery.

(3)

A member, other than the Director, shall be appointed to be a part-time member and holds office for such term, not exceeding 3 years, as is fixed by the Governor-General in the instrument of his or her appointment.

(4)

A part-time member is eligible for re-appointment.

(6)

The exercise or performance of the powers or functions of the Council is not affected by reason only of there being a vacancy in the office of a member.