Commonwealth Numbered Acts

FISHERIES ADMINISTRATION ACT 1991 No. 161 of 1991 - SECT 102

102. (1) The Council is to consist of the following members:

   (a)  the Chairperson;

   (b)  the Chairperson of the Authority;

   (c)  the Chairperson of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation;

   (d)  a representative of National Fishing Industry Training Council Limited
        nominated by that body;

   (e)  a representative of the fish catching sector of the industry nominated
        by the peak industry body;

   (f)  a representative of the fish processing and fish marketing sectors of
        the industry nominated by the peak industry body;

   (g)  a person representing persons who engage in recreational fishing;

   (h)  a person representing persons having an interest in environmental
        aspects of the industry;

   (i)  a person representing persons having an interest in consumer aspects
        of the industry;

   (j)  such other persons (if any) as represent such other bodies or
        organisations connected with the industry as are specified by the
        Minister in the instrument of appointment.

(2) The members hold office on a part-time basis.

(3) The members, other than a member referred to in paragraph (1) (b) or (c),
are to be appointed by the Minister and hold office for such period, not
exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment but are
eligible for re-appointment in accordance with this Act.

(4) The following persons are not eligible for appointment to the Council:

   (a)  directors of the Authority other than the Chairperson of the
        Authority;

   (b)  persons (other than a person referred to in paragraph (1) (b) or (c))
        who, if appointed, would hold office for more than3 consecutive terms.

(5) The members hold office on such terms and conditions (if any) in relation
to matters not provided for by this Act as are determined, in writing, by the
Minister.

(6) The performance of the functions, and the exercise of the powers, of the
Council are not affected by reason only of vacancies in its membership.