Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) An industry board consists of at least 5 but not more than 7 members appointed by the Minister.
(2) The Minister must appoint the following 5 industry board members:
(a) the Chairperson;
(b) 4 other members.
(3) The Minister may appoint up to 2 additional industry board members.
(4) The Minister may appoint a person to be an industry board member under subsection (2) or (3) only if the Minister is satisfied that the person holds suitable qualifications, or has suitable knowledge or experience, relating to the functions of the board.
(5) The Minister must appoint:
(a) one member of an industry board who is a suitable person to represent the interests of employers in the sector in relation to which the board is established; and
(b) one member of an industry board who is a suitable person to represent the interests of employees in the sector in relation to which the board is established.
(6) Not more than 2 members of an industry board may be public sector employees.
(7) A member of an industry board holds office for the period (not exceeding 5 years) specified in the appointment and is eligible for reappointment.