Commonwealth Numbered Acts

PIG INDUSTRY ACT 1986 No. 157, 1986 - SECT 59

59. (1) The Council shall consist of the following members:

   (a)  the Chairperson;

   (b)  the Chairperson of the Corporation;

   (c)  the President of the Australian Pork Producers' Federation;

   (d)  the Senior Vice-President of the Australian Pork Producers'
        Federation;

   (e)  the Chairman of the National Smallgoods Council;

   (f)  the Chairperson of the Pig Research Council;

   (g)  the President of the Stockfeed Manufacturers' Association of
        Australia;

   (h)  the President of the National Meat Processors' Association;

   (j)  if the Minister, by notice in writing published in the Gazette,
        declares that a particular body, being a body connected with
        the industry, is to be represented on the Council-

        (i)    if the declaration provides that that body is to be represented
               on the Council by the holder of a specified office, or by the
               holders of specified offices, in that body-the holder of that
               office or the holders of those offices, as the case requires;
               or

        (ii)   if the declaration provides that that body is to be represented
               on the Council by a person, or by a specified number of
               persons, nominated by that body (whether or not the declaration
               also makes provision for the representation of that body on the
               Council as mentioned in sub-paragraph (i))-a member, or
               members, as the case requires, nominated by that body.

(2) Where a declaration is in force under paragraph (1) (j) with respect to a
particular body, nothing in this Act prevents the making of a declaration or
declarations under that paragraph with respect to another body or bodies.

(3) Before making a declaration under paragraph (1) (j), the Minister shall
consult with the Council.

(4) The members hold office on a part-time basis.

(5) The Chairperson and each member referred to in sub-paragraph (1) (j) (ii)
shall be appointed by the Minister and holds office for such period, not
exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment.

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

(7) 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.

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

(9) The exercise of a power or the performance of a function by the Council is
not affected by reason only of-

   (a)  there being a vacancy in the office of Chairperson or of a member
        referred to in sub-paragraph (1) (j) (ii);

   (b)  there being a vacancy in an office referred to in paragraph (1) (b),
        (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) or in a declaration under paragraph (1)
        (j); or

   (c)  an office or body referred to in paragraph (1) (c), (d), (e), (f), (g)
        or (h), or in a declaration under paragraph (1) (j), ceasing to exist.