Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Film Act 2001 - SECT 11

Constitution of Film Victoria

11. Constitution of Film Victoria



(1) Film Victoria shall consist of not more than 11 members and not fewer than
7 members appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the
Minister.

(2) In making a recommendation under subsection (1) the Minister must ensure
that-

   (a)  the majority of members are to be chosen from persons who, in the
        opinion of the Minister, are experienced in the film, television or
        multimedia industry; and

   (b)  the remaining members are to be chosen from persons who, in the
        opinion of the Minister, are experienced in business administration or
        another field appropriate to the functions of Film Victoria.

(3) The Governor in Council must appoint a member of Film Victoria to be
President of Film Victoria.

(4) A person appointed under subsection (3)-

   (a)  is to be appointed for a term not exceeding 3 years;

   (b)  is eligible for re-appointment;

   (c)  ceases to hold his or her position if he or she ceases to be a member
        of Film Victoria.