Appointment of members of the Regulator

In force

(1)

Each member of the Regulator is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.

Note:

The member of the Regulator is eligible for reappointment: see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(2)

A person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the Regulator unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has:

(a)

substantial experience or knowledge; and

(b)

significant standing;

in at least one of the following fields:

(c)

economics;

(d)

industry;

(e)

energy production and supply;

(f)

energy measurement and reporting;

(g)

greenhouse gas emissions measurement and reporting;

(h)

greenhouse gas abatement measures;

(i)

financial markets;

(j)

trading of environmental instruments;

(k)

land resource management;

(l)

public administration;

(m)

agriculture;

(n)

biological or ecological science.

(3)

The Chair of the Regulator holds office on a full‑time basis.

(4)

A member of the Regulator (other than the Chair) may hold office on either a full‑time or a part‑time basis.

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