Commonwealth Numbered Acts

ABORIGINAL COUNCILS AND ASSOCIATIONS ACT 1976 No. 186 of 1976 - SECT 23

23. (1) Subject to this Act and the regulations, the Rules of an Aboriginal
Council shall make provision for and in relation to-

   (a)  the manner of election of councillors;

   (b)  the term of office of councillors (not being a term in excess of 3
        years) and the procedure for removal from office;

   (c)  the creation of the executive offices of the Council and the procedure
        for filling those offices;

   (d)  the procedure for the conduct of meetings of the Council;

   (e)  the manner in which the funds of the Council are to be managed;

   (f)  the procedure for settling disputes between the Council and
        Aboriginals living in the area of the Council; and

   (g)  the method of altering the Rules of the Council, whether by making new
        Rules or by varying or rescinding Rules in force, and may make
        provision, not contrary to law, for and in relation to any other
        matter.

(2) The Rules of an Aboriginal Council shall comply with any requirements of
the regulations.

(3) The Rules of an Aboriginal Council with respect to any matter may be based
on Aboriginal custom.