PLANT VARIETY RIGHTS ACT 1987 No. 2, 1987 - SECT 45 Membership of Advisory Committee

PLANT VARIETY RIGHTS ACT 1987 No. 2, 1987 - SECT 45

45. (1) The Advisory Committee shall consist of-

   (a)  the Registrar;

   (b)  2 members who, in the opinion of the Minister, are appropriate persons
        to represent breeders, and likely breeders, of new plant varieties;

   (c)  one member who, in the opinion of the Minister, is an appropriate
        person to represent producers, and likely producers, of new plant
        varieties;

   (d)  one member who, in the opinion of the Minister, is an appropriate
        person to represent the interests of consumers, and likely consumers,
        of new plant varieties or of the products of new plant varieties; and

   (e)  2 other members who, in the opinion of the Minister, possess
        qualifications or experience that are appropriate for a member of the
        Advisory Committee.

(2) The members, other than the Registrar, shall be appointed by the Minister.

(3) The members hold office as part-time members.

(4) The members, other than the Registrar, hold office during the pleasure of
the Minister.

(5) A member, other than the Registrar, may resign his or her office by
writing signed by the member and delivered to the Minister.