Appointment of the CEO
34 Appointment of the CEO
The CEO is to be appointed by the Board by written instrument for the period specified in the instrument. That period must not exceed 5 years.
A person is not eligible for appointment as the CEO unless the Board is satisfied that the person has:
substantial experience or expertise; and
professional credibility and significant standing;
in one or more fields of research or in the management of research.
The Board must:
give the Minister details of at least 2 possible candidates for appointment as CEO; and
give the Minister a reasonable opportunity to make representations to the Board about those candidates.
A person must not be appointed as the CEO unless the Board is satisfied that the selection of the person for the appointment is the result of a process that:
was merit‑based; and
included public advertising of the position.
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