NORTHERN TERRITORY NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT 2007 (NO. 129, 2007) - SECT 72 Minister may appoint observers
NORTHERN TERRITORY NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT 2007 (NO. 129, 2007) - SECT 72
Minister may appoint observers(1) The Minister may appoint, in writing, one or more persons to be an observer of a community services entity if the entity performs functions or provides services in a business management area.
(2) An observer is entitled to attend a meeting (however described) of:
(a) the community services entity; or
(b) any committee (however described) established by the entity or under the entity's constituting legislation.
(3) An observer entitled to attend a meeting:
(a) has the same rights and obligations as a member of the entity or committee, other than voting rights; and
(b) for the purposes of section 48A of the Interpretation Act of the Northern Territory, is treated as a member of the entity or committee.
Note: Section 48A of the Interpretation Act of the Northern Territory provides for participation in meetings by telephone etc.
(4) To avoid doubt, an observer may be present:
(a) during any deliberations of the entity or committee with respect to a matter; and
(b) during any voting on the matter.
(5) A community services entity must not impose fees in respect of an observer appointed under this section being an observer of the entity.