Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Funerals Act 2006 - SECT 4

PART 2 FUNERAL INDUSTRY MINISTERIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council

4. Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council



(1) There is established a Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council.

(2) The Council consists of 9 members appointed by the Minister of whom-

   (a)  3 are to be funeral providers;

   (b)  3 are to be persons-

   (i)  who are employed in the funeral industry; or

   (ii) who represent persons employed in the funeral industry;

   (c)  3 are to be persons-

   (i)  who are appointed to represent the interests of consumers; or

   (ii) who work in the health industry.

(3) In appointing a person to be a member of the Council, the Minister must be
satisfied that the person has appropriate knowledge, experience or skills
relevant to the funeral industry.

(4) The Chairperson of the Council is to be appointed from among the members
of the Council by the Minister.

(5) A member of the Council-

   (a)  holds office for the period, not exceeding 5 years, specified in the
        instrument of appointment and is eligible for re-appointment;

   (b)  is entitled to be paid any travelling and other allowances approved by
        the Minister;

   (c)  is not in respect of the office of the member subject to the
        Public Administration Act 2004.

(6) The Minister may at any time-

   (a)  remove a member of the Council from office;

   (b)  fill a vacancy in the office of a member of the Council.