Commonwealth Numbered Acts Commonwealth Numbered Acts(1) The appointed Music Australia Council members are to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
Note: The appointed Music Australia Council members are the members of the Music Australia Council other than the CEO (see section 4).
(2) The Minister must consult the Chair of the Music Australia Council before appointing an appointed Music Australia Council member.
(3) A person must not be appointed as an appointed Music Australia Council member unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience.
(4) An appointed Music Australia Council member holds office on a part-time basis.
(5) An appointed Music Australia Council member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 4 years.
Note: An appointed Music Australia Council member may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(6) A person must not be appointed as an appointed Music Australia Council member for a period if the sum of the following exceeds 9 years:
(a) that period;
(b) any periods of previous appointment of the person as an appointed Music Australia Council member.