Commonwealth Numbered Acts

HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT 1987 No. 166 of 1987 - SECT 17

17. (1) A member of the Corporation (other than the Executive Director):

   (a)  shall be appointed with effect from the day specified in the
        instrument of appointment; and

   (b)  holds office, subject to this Act:

        (i)    in the case of a member other than the government member-for
               such term (not exceeding 3 years) as is specified in the
               instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re-appointment
               in accordance with this Act; and

        (ii)   in the case of the government member-during the Minister's
               pleasure.

(2) If a member of the Corporation (other than the government member or the
Executive Director) ceases to hold office before the end of the term of
appointment, another person may, in accordance with this Act, be appointed in
the member's place until the end of the term.

(3) The Minister shall not appoint a person as a member of the Corporation for
a term that extends beyond the day on which the person will attain 65 years of
age unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has expertise required by
the Corporation.