Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations(1) The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee established under section 69 of the Act is to be constituted by at least 8 members appointed in writing by the Minister in accordance with this regulation.
(2) Each of 8 members appointed to the Advisory Committee must be a person who, in the Minister's opinion, is capable of representing the interests of one of the following bodies:
(a) an animal welfare organisation incorporated in the Territory or taken to be registered in the Territory by virtue of section 119A of the Corporations Act 2001;
(b) the Australian Veterinary Association Limited;
(c) the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory;
(d) the Agency having the responsibility for the administration of the Act;
(e) the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries;
(f) the Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association Incorporated;
(g) the Charles Darwin University;
(h) the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory;
(j) any other body the Minister considers should be represented on the Advisory Committee.
(3) Before appointing a person to be a member of the Advisory Committee representing the interests of a body referred to in subregulation (2), the Minister:
(a) must request the body to nominate 3 persons who are qualified for appointment; and
(b) may appoint one of those persons to be a member.
(4) The Minister may appoint other persons to be members of the Advisory Committee as the Minister thinks fit.
(5) A member holds office for the period (not exceeding 3 years) specified in the instrument of appointment and is eligible for reappointment.