Commonwealth Numbered Acts

PIG INDUSTRY ACT 1986 No. 157, 1986 - SECT 10

10. (1) The Corporation shall consist of 7 members, namely-

   (a)  the Chairperson;

   (b)  a government member; and

   (c)  5 other members.

(2) A member (other than the government member) shall be appointed by the
Minister and holds office on a part-time basis for such period, not exceeding
3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment.

(3) The government member shall be appointed by the Minister and holds office
on a part-time basis during the Minister's pleasure.

(4) The members referred to in paragraph (1) (c) shall be appointed from
persons nominated by the Committee in accordance with section 40.

(5) The Minister shall not appoint a person to be a member referred to in
paragraph (1) (c) unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has
knowledge of, or experience in-

   (a)  the production of pigs;

   (b)  the production or processing of pork;

   (c)  product promotion; or

   (d)  marketing, business management or finance.

(6) A person who is a member of the executive of an eligible industry body
shall not be appointed as a member of the Corporation, and a member of the
Corporation who becomes a member of the executive of an eligible industry body
shall cease to hold office as a member of the Corporation.

(7) The performance of the functions, or the exercise of the powers, of the
Corporation is not affected by reason only of-

   (a)  the number of members falling below 7 for a period of not more than 6
        months; or

   (b)  there being a vacancy in the office of Chairperson.

(8) The members hold office on such terms and conditions (if any) in respect
of matters not provided for by this Act as are determined by the Minister by
instrument in writing.

(9) The appointment of a member is not invalid on the ground of a defect or
irregularity in connection with the member's selection or appointment.

(10) The Chairperson may be referred to as the Chairman or Chairwoman, as the
case requires.