New South Wales Consolidated Acts

SYDNEY WATER CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT ACT 1998 - SECT 7

7 Board

(1) There is to be a Sydney Catchment Authority Board.

(2) The Board is to consist of:

(a) the Chief Executive, and

(b) not fewer than 4 and not more than 8 members appointed by the Minister.

(3) The members of the Board appointed by the Minister are to be persons who, in the opinion of the Minister, each or together have the following:

(a) qualifications and experience relevant to catchment management and protection,

(b) qualifications and experience relevant to water quality and public health,

(c) qualifications and experience relevant to running a commercial entity,

(d) qualifications and experience relevant to water supply planning and asset management,

(e) practical knowledge of, and experience in, agriculture and industry in the catchment area,

(f) practical knowledge of, and experience in, local government and planning in the catchment area,

(g) such other expertise as the Minister considers necessary to realise the objectives of the SCA.

(4) The Minister may advertise publicly for appointments to the Board.

(5) Schedule 1 contains provisions with respect to the constitution and procedure of the Board.