Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 - SECT 442

Establishment of Youth Parole Board

442. Establishment of Youth Parole Board



(1) There continues to be a board called the Youth Parole Board.



(2) The Board consists of-

   (a)  a judge of the County Court appointed by the Governor in Council on
        the nomination of the Attorney-General, who is to be the chairperson;
        and

   (b)  the Secretary or an officer appointed by the Governor in Council on
        the nomination of the Secretary; and

   (c)  two other persons appointed by the Governor in Council, both of whom
        must have experience in matters relating to child welfare and at least
        one of whom must be a woman.

(3) A member of the Youth Residential Board may be appointed as a member of
the Youth Parole Board.