Commonwealth Numbered Acts

AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION ACT 1979 No. 113 of 1979 - SECT 45

45. (1) A non-presidential member shall be appointed as a part-time member.

(2) A person appointed as a non-presidential member shall be appointed either-

   (a)  as a non-presidential member in the general category; or

   (b)  as a non-presidential member in the special categories.

(3) A person appointed as a non-presidential member shall be a person whose
standing and reputation in the community are such as to ensure public
confidence in his integrity and fairness.

(4) A person appointed as a non-presidential member in the general category
shall not be a person who is engaged in service in, or has had substantial
service in, the Australian Public Service or the Defence Force, other than
compulsory service, or service in time of war, in the Defence Force.

(5) A person appointed as a non-presidential member in the special categories
shall be-

   (a)  a former member of the Australian Public Service or of the Defence
        Force;

   (b)  a member of the community with knowledge of, or experience in relation
        to, the needs and concerns of persons who are or have been immigrants;
        or

   (c)  a person with experience in relation to employment under Commonwealth
        contractors, being employment of a kind to which security assessments
        may be relevant.

(6) A non-presidential member holds office for such period, not exceeding 7
years, as is specified in the instrument of his appointment, but is eligible
for re-appointment.

(7) Subject to this Division, a non-presidential member holds office on such
terms and conditions as are prescribed.