Commonwealth Numbered Acts

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL AMENDMENT ACT 1976 No. 113 of 1976 - SECT 21

21. (1) A person who, immediately before the commencement of this Act, held
office as a member of the Council or of a Board by virtue of an appointment
under a provision of the Principal Act continues to hold office for the
remainder of his term of office as if he had been appointed under the
corresponding provision of the Principal Act as amended by this Act.

(2) Until 1 July 1977, the number of members of the Council or of a Board may
exceed the maximum number specified in respect of the Council or of that
Board, as the case may be, by the Principal Act as amended by this Act, but
shall not exceed the maximum number so specified by the Principal Act.

(3) A person who, immediately before the commencement of this Act, held office
as a co-opted member of the Council or of a Board continues to hold office for
the remainder of his term of office as if sections 18 and 30 of the Principal
Act had not been repealed.

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