Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) A Regional Council consists of 9 members appointed by the Minister of whom one shall be elected as Chairperson and one shall be elected as Deputy Chairperson by the members of the Council.
(2) The Minister must consult with any community, or other group or organisation in the region which is, in the Minister's opinion, appropriate concerning the membership of a Regional Council for that region.
(3) In appointing members of a Regional Council, the Minister must consider any advice given in a consultation under sub-section (2) and ensure that the members of the Council—
(a) reflect the knowledge, skills and experience of the adult, community education sector; and
(b) reflect in a fair and balanced way the diversity of the community in that region; and
(c) have knowledge and experience of governance responsibilities; and
(d) have knowledge and experience of fiduciary requirements and the employment of staff.
(4) The members of a Council may co-opt, for one term of office and for a period not exceeding one year, not more than 2 members.
(5) A co-opted member of the Council has the same rights, powers, duties and entitlements as any other member of the Council for the period during which he or she is co-opted.