Commonwealth Numbered Acts

Archives Act 1983 No. 79 of 1983 - SECT 10

PART IV-THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AUSTRALIAN ARCHIVES

10. (1) There is established by this Act a Council by the name of the Advisory
Council on Australian Archives.

(2) The Council shall consist of-

   (a)  a Senator chosen by the Senate;

   (b)  a member of the House of Representatives chosen by that House; and

   (c)  11 other members, appointed by the Minister.

(3) A member chosen by either House of the Parliament holds office, subject to
this Act, for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is fixed by that House at
the time of his choice.

(4) A member appointed by the Minister holds office, subject to this Act, for
such period, not exceeding 3 years, as the Minister specifies in the
instrument of his appointment.

(5) A member chosen by either House of the Parliament or appointed by the
Minister is eligible for further choice or re-appointment.

(6) The performance of the functions of the Council is not affected by reason
of there being a vacancy or vacancies in the membership of the Council.