Commonwealth Numbered Acts Commonwealth Numbered Acts(1) Each Advisory Council member is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
(2) Before appointing a person to the Advisory Council, the Minister must consult:
(a) the Minister of each State who is responsible, or principally responsible, for the administration of matters relating to health in the State; and
(b) the Minister of the Northern Territory who is responsible, or principally responsible, for the administration of matters relating to health in that Territory; and
(c) the Minister of the Australian Capital Territory who is responsible, or principally responsible, for the administration of matters relating to health in that Territory; and
(d) such other persons (if any) as the Minister considers appropriate.
(3) An Advisory Council member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.
Note: For re‑appointment, see subsection 33(4A) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(4) An Advisory Council member holds office on a part‑time basis.
(5) The Minister may terminate the appointment of an Advisory Council member.
(6) A person is not eligible for appointment to the Advisory Council unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has substantial experience or knowledge in at least one of the following fields:
(a) public administration;
(b) an organ or tissue donation and transplantation matter;
(c) business;
(d) management;
(e) finance;
(f) health consumer issues;
(g) any other appropriate field of expertise.