Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Multicultural Victoria Act 2004 - SECT 11

Members of the Commission

11. Members of the Commission



(1) The Commission consists of a Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and not less
than 5, and not more than 10, other members.

(2) Members are to be appointed by the Governor in Council on the
recommendation of the Minister.

(3) In recommending a person for appointment as a member, the Minister must
have regard to the desirability of having people of different social,
occupational and ethnic backgrounds on the Commission.

(4) A member of the Commission-

   (a)  holds office for the term, not exceeding 4 years, that is specified in
        his or her instrument of appointment; and

   (b)  must be appointed on a part-time basis unless appointed as the
        Chairperson; and

   (c)  is eligible for re-appointment to a second or third term; and

   (d)  may be removed from office at any time by the Governor in Council.

(5) A member-

   (a)  is, in respect of his or her office as a member, subject to the
        Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of that Act); and





   (b)  holds office on the terms and conditions specified in his or her
        instrument of appointment; and

   (c)  may resign from office by delivering a signed letter of resignation to
        the Minister.

(6) The office of a member becomes vacant if he or she fails, without giving
prior notice to the Chairperson, to attend 3 consecutive meetings of the
Commission of which he or she has received notice.