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NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE ACT 1972 - SECT 15

NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE ACT 1972 - SECT 15

15—Establishment and membership of Council

        (1)         The Parks and Wilderness Council is established.

        (2)         The Council consists of the Director and 8 other members appointed by the Minister being persons who collectively have, in the opinion of the Minister, the knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas necessary to enable the Council to carry out its functions effectively:

            (a)         the establishment and management of reserves, wilderness protection areas and wilderness protection zones;

            (b)         the conservation of animals, plants and ecosystems;

            (c)         the conservation of the marine environment;

            (d)         a scientific field relevant to the conservation of ecosystems and the relationship of wildlife with its environment;

            (e)         Aboriginal culture and traditional associations with land;

            (f)         community engagement and community partnerships;

            (g)         tourism and recreational use of reserves.

        (3)         At least 2 of the members of the Council must be men and 2 must be women.

        (4)         1 of the members of the Council appointed by the Minister will be appointed as the presiding member of the Council.