Appointment of Advisory Council members
29 Appointment of Advisory Council members
Each Advisory Council member is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument, on a part‑time basis.
An Advisory Council member may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
An Advisory Council member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.
The Minister must not appoint a person as an Advisory Council member unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has substantial experience or knowledge in at least one of the following fields:
sports administration and participation;
sports law;
intelligence and information gathering;
law enforcement;
anti‑doping;
high performance sport;
athlete physical or mental health or well‑being;
harassment and discrimination prevention;
child protection;
formulation of government policy and public administration;
education and learning;
arbitration, mediation or other dispute resolution;
any other appropriate field of expertise.
The CEO is not eligible for appointment as an Advisory Council member.
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