Commonwealth Numbered Acts

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER COMMISSION ACT 1989 No. 150 of 1989 - SECT 28

28. (1) During the period starting at the commencement of this Act and ending
on a day (not being more than 12 months after that commencement) specified by
the Minister by notice published in the Gazette, the Commission consists of a
Chairperson, a Deputy Chairperson and 3 other members appointed by the
Governor-General.

(2) The Chairperson appointed under this section holds office for such period,
not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in, or ascertained in accordance with,
the instrument of appointment.

(3) The other 4 members hold office for the period referred to in subsection
(1).

(4) This Act, except section 33, applies in relation to a member appointed
under this section as if the member were a non-elected Commissioner within the
meaning of this Act.